Longer Ray5 — Slate

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

The top-rated community setting uses 1800 mm/min at 75% power. Slate engraves white at these settings. Invert your image before sending. Even 5W produces good results on slate — the material is very receptive to CO2 and diode wavelengths. Wipe clean with a damp cloth after to see full contrast. One of the easiest materials for a beginner machine.

Can the Longer Ray5 cut Slate?

Cutting Slate on the Longer Ray5 may be possible but no verified cut settings have been submitted yet. You can contribute your own tested settings using the button above.

How many passes does the Longer Ray5 need to engrave Slate?

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 Slate 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 Slate 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 Slate?

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