Longer Ray5 — Anodized Aluminum

What speed should I use to engrave Anodized Aluminum on the Longer Ray5?

The top-rated community setting uses 1200 mm/min at 85% power. Removes anodising to reveal bare aluminium. At 5W results are good but slower than a higher-power machine. No coating needed on anodised aluminium. Dog tags and small anodised pieces work well. For tumblers the Ray5 is too slow for production use but fine for occasional personal projects.

Can the Longer Ray5 cut Anodized Aluminum?

A 5W diode laser can mark or engrave metal surfaces but cannot cut through them — metal cutting requires a much higher-powered laser or a plasma cutter.

How many passes does the Longer Ray5 need to engrave Anodized Aluminum?

All settings here use a single pass. Confirm focus and do a small test burn before committing to your final design.

Do I need air assist for Anodized Aluminum on the Longer Ray5?

Air assist is not flagged as required for these settings, but it is good practice during cutting operations to keep the lens clean and reduce char buildup.

What DPI should I use to engrave Anodized Aluminum on the Longer Ray5?

Settings here use 254 DPI. For photographic detail or fine artwork, consider testing at higher DPI, but expect longer run times.

What software do I use with the Longer Ray5 for Anodized Aluminum?

The Longer Ray5 works with LightBurn,LaserGRBL. Enter the speed, power, and passes directly into your software's layer settings — no conversion needed.