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Stainless Steel Dog Tag

This page lists 2 community-tested settings for Stainless Steel 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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MachineOpSpeedPowerPasses
xTool F1engrave1200 mm/min90%2

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xTool F1

2 settings

xTool F12Wfiber
engrave✓ Verified
Speed1200 mm/minPower90%Passes2DPI500

Deep engrave for premium pet ID or military replica dog tags. 2 passes gives a debossed look. More readable than surface marks if the tag will be worn and handled. 500 DPI for sharp text.

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xTool F12Wfiber
mark✓ Verified
Speed2000 mm/minPower80%Passes1DPI300

Standard 50×28mm dog tag blanks. Black oxidation mark — single pass. Very fast for batch runs. Use jig to hold multiple tags. Works on military-spec and pet ID tags alike. Brushed finish gives better contrast than polished.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best laser settings for Stainless Steel Dog Tag?

A top-rated community setting for Stainless Steel Dog Tag on the xTool F1 is speed 1200 mm/min, power 90%, 2 passes. There are 2 community-tested settings for Stainless Steel Dog Tag across 1 machines on this page.

Do I need a fiber laser for Stainless Steel Dog Tag?

Fiber lasers can mark Stainless Steel Dog Tag 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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