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Black Oxide Stainless Steel

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This page lists 5 community-tested settings for Black Oxide Stainless Steel. 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 30Wengrave950 mm/s60%1
JPT MOPA 30W Fiberengrave950 mm/s60%1
xTool F1 Ultra (Fiber)engrave1600 mm/s88%1
ComMarker B4engrave900 mm/s65%1
xTool F1mark2500 mm/min65%1

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Commarker B6 30WJPT MOPA 30W FiberxTool F1 Ultra (Fiber)ComMarker B4xTool F1

5 settings

Commarker B6 30W30Wfiber
engrave
Speed950 mm/sPower60%Passes1DPI300
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JPT MOPA 30W Fiber30Wfiber
engrave
Speed950 mm/sPower60%Passes1

Bright silver on black oxide. MOPA gives sharp contrast.

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xTool F1 Ultra (Fiber)2Wfiber
engrave
Speed1600 mm/sPower88%Passes1

Bright silver contrast on black oxide finish.

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ComMarker B420Wfiber
engrave
Speed900 mm/sPower65%Passes1

Bright silver contrast against black oxide finish.

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xTool F12Wfiber
mark✓ Verified
Speed2500 mm/minPower65%Passes1DPI300

Black oxide coated stainless (knives, tools, watch parts). Removes the black oxide coating to reveal bright silver stainless beneath — striking contrast. Great for knife blades, EDC tools, and hardware. Check blade is demagnetised before securing in jig.

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Supplies to have on hand

Materials and accessories that pair well with Black Oxide Stainless Steel 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 Black Oxide Stainless Steel?

A top-rated community setting for Black Oxide Stainless Steel on the Commarker B6 30W is speed 950 mm/s, power 60%. There are 5 community-tested settings for Black Oxide Stainless Steel across 5 machines on this page.

Do I need a fiber laser for Black Oxide Stainless Steel?

Fiber lasers can mark Black Oxide Stainless Steel directly without any coating. There are 5 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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