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Black Anodized Aluminum-MetalFab

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Laser Settings

Engrave · Bitmap · Flat Surface

Power

Speed

DPI

300

Passes

Thickness

1mm

dot time

100 µs

Engraved on an xTool F1 Ultra using 1 mm black anodized aluminum. Detailed grayscale artwork combining a portrait, photographic background, fine tattoo detail, and high-contrast lettering. Engraved at 180 mm/s and 65% power. The finished result retained excellent facial and tattoo detail while producing strong contrast against the black anodized surface. Single-pass engraving with the artwork prepared specifically for black anodized aluminum.

More Black Anodized Aluminum-MetalFab settings

Same material on xTool F1 Ultra. Engrave stays the same regardless of thickness; cut changes with thickness.

Engrave (any thickness)

1mm · P65 S80 · this one1mm · P65 S80

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Machine Context

BrandxTool

ModelF1 Ultra

Laser typeDiode

Wattage20W

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Material Details

MaterialBlack Anodized Aluminum-MetalFab

Color / Finishblack

Size1mm

SupplierxTool

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