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416 Stainless Steel test grid
Fiber/InfraredCommunity report

416 Stainless Steel

Bare Metal

Shared by russell.wynne

Important safety notice

Settings are starting points — always run a test cut on scrap before your final piece. Follow your manufacturer's guidance, wear eye protection, and ensure proper ventilation.

Laser Settings

Engrave · Vector · Flat Surface
Power
30
Speed
2400
LPC
300
Passes
2
Frequency
70
Pulse Width
13
Engr. Angle
45°
Crosshatch
On
This is step 6 of a multi-step process for deep firearm engraving. 1. Cleaning pass 2. Engraving passes - 30 (ttl 60 - divide by 2 for cross hatch, so 30) 3. Cleaning passes - every 5 engraving passes 4. Coloring pass - Annealing 5. Cleaing pass again These Settings: 6. Polishing pass then post processing finish work.

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Machine Context

BrandxTool
ModelF2 Ultra
Laser typeFiber/Infrared
Wattage60W

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Material Details

Material416 Stainless Steel
Color / FinishBare Metal
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Provenance

Source type
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License

CC0 (Public Domain)

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