Bonny Creations
Bonny Creations

xTool S1Anodized Aluminum

2 community-tested settings for engrave Anodized Aluminum on the xTool S1. Always run a test on scrap material first.


Power40W
Laser Typediode
Work Area498×330mm
Software
xTool Creative Space,LightBurn
MaterialAnodized Aluminum
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2 settings

Anodized Aluminumengrave
Speed350 mm/sPower60%Passes1

Blue 450nm diode lasers ablate the anodized oxide layer on aluminum, producing crisp, permanent marks. 3DWithUs review tested the S1 40W on anodized aluminum using the power/speed test grid and reported the 40W module at 60% power / 350mm/s produced clean contrast. For darker marks: reduce speed to 200mm/s or increase power to 80%. For tumblers (curved): use rotary + slower speed. Do NOT use air assist (can blow away oxide debris into lens). Note: raw/bare aluminum requires a fiber or CO2 laser; anodized only for diode. Source: 3DWithUs xTool S1 review and settings (3dwithus.com/xtool-s1-review); xTool aluminum engraving guide (xtool.com/blogs/xtool-academy/aluminum-laser-engraving); hobbylasercutters.com S1 review 2026.

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Speed2500 mm/minPower55%Passes1DPI300

High contrast engrave. Works on black, blue, red anodized. Gold anodize needs more power.

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"Used it with a Glowforge — engraved beautifully with no changes. I will be purchasing more digital downloads from this shop."

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