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Aluminum Dog Tag

11 settings6 machines

This page lists 11 community-tested settings for Aluminum Dog Tag. Most metals require a coating (Cermark, Brilliance Laser Ink, or anodizing) for diode lasers. CO2 lasers can mark bare metal with the right settings.


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Top setting per machine

MachineOpSpeedPowerPasses
Commarker B6 30Wmark600 mm/s70%1
JPT MOPA 30W Fiberengrave2200 mm/s26%1
LaserPecker 4engrave2800 mm/s75%1
xTool F1 Ultra (Fiber)engrave2800 mm/s75%1
ComMarker B4engrave1800 mm/s28%1
xTool F1mark1200 mm/min88%1

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Commarker B6 30WJPT MOPA 30W FiberLaserPecker 4xTool F1 Ultra (Fiber)ComMarker B4xTool F1

11 settings

Commarker B6 30W30Wfiber
mark
Speed600 mm/sPower70%Passes1
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Commarker B6 30W30Wfiber
engrave
Speed2200 mm/sPower25%Passes1DPI254
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JPT MOPA 30W Fiber30Wfiber
engrave
Speed2200 mm/sPower26%Passes1

Fast white mark on aluminum dog tags. MOPA precision is excellent.

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LaserPecker 42Wfiber
engrave
Speed2800 mm/sPower75%Passes1

Fast bright mark on aluminum dog tags.

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xTool F1 Ultra (Fiber)2Wfiber
engrave
Speed2800 mm/sPower75%Passes1

Fast batch dog-tag marking with galvo head.

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ComMarker B420Wfiber
engrave
Speed1800 mm/sPower28%Passes1

Good contrast on raw aluminum. No coating needed.

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xTool F1 Ultra (Fiber)2Wfiber
mark
Speed500 mm/sPower65%Passes1
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JPT MOPA 30W Fiber30Wfiber
mark
Speed600 mm/sPower70%Passes1
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ComMarker B420Wfiber
mark
Speed500 mm/sPower70%Passes1
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LaserPecker 42Wfiber
mark
Speed200 mm/sPower90%Passes3
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xTool F12Wfiber
mark
Speed1200 mm/minPower88%Passes1DPI300

Bare aluminum dog tag blanks (not anodized). Mark is darker and more permanent than on anodized. Higher power and slower speed than anodized tags. Clean surface with IPA before running. Pet tags and keychains.

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Materials

Supplies to have on hand

Materials and accessories that pair well with Aluminum Dog Tag laser projects.

Cermark Metal Marking SprayAllows CO₂ and diode lasers to permanently mark bare metal.
Brilliance Laser InkBudget alternative to Cermark for metal marking.
Anodized Aluminum SheetEngraves vivid black on a diode laser - no spray needed.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best laser settings for Aluminum Dog Tag?

A top-rated community setting for Aluminum Dog Tag on the Commarker B6 30W is speed 600 mm/s, power 70%. There are 11 community-tested settings for Aluminum Dog Tag across 6 machines on this page.

Do I need a fiber laser for Aluminum Dog Tag?

Fiber lasers can mark Aluminum Dog Tag directly without any coating. There are 11 fiber laser settings on this page. Diode and CO₂ lasers may require a marking compound (like Cermark) to achieve a visible result on bare metal.

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