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Bare Aluminum

This page lists 2 community-tested settings for Bare Aluminum. 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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MachineOpSpeedPowerPasses
xTool F1engrave800 mm/min95%2

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xTool F1

2 settings

xTool F12Wfiber
engrave
Speed800 mm/minPower95%Passes2DPI300

Deep ablative engrave into raw aluminum. 2 passes at near max power for a visible groove. Good for nameplates and signage where a tactile mark is needed. Expect some burr on edges — clean with a fine file or brass brush.

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xTool F12Wfiber
mark
Speed1500 mm/minPower85%Passes1DPI300

Raw uncoated aluminum — harder to mark than anodized as there is no coating to remove. IR oxidation mark. Higher power and slower speed than anodized. Result is a dark grey/black surface mark. Clean surface first with IPA.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best laser settings for Bare Aluminum?

A top-rated community setting for Bare Aluminum on the xTool F1 is speed 800 mm/min, power 95%, 2 passes. There are 2 community-tested settings for Bare Aluminum across 1 machines on this page.

Do I need a fiber laser for Bare Aluminum?

Fiber lasers can mark Bare Aluminum directly without any coating. There are 2 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.

What Makers Say

★★★★★5.0· 6 reviews
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★★★★★

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

Anna

★★★★★

"I was struggling with lining up my NFC business cards. I was able to not only line them up much better but also do multiple cards at once — making that job so much easier."

Camp

★★★★★

"Excellent quality and design. Cut clean and neat!"

LYNN

★★★★★

"Great jigs. Appreciate the time saved not having to build this from scratch!"

Bruce

★★★★★

"Excellent quality. Item as described. Expectations exceeded."

Michael

★★★★★

"This template made my slate coasters so much easier. 4×4 coasters from Michaels drop in easily and are easy to remove. Def worth it."

chris

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