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13/64"(5mm,Ga.6) ASTM-A36 Carbon Steel
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Laser Settings
Engrave · Vector · Flat SurfacePower
100
Speed
40
LPC
300
Passes
2
Thickness
5mm
I had a metal cross that I cut out of 10 gauge carbon steel. I used the settings listed and this is how it came out. I did have to sand down the metal to give it a smooth flat surface to make sure the middle text stayed centered.
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ModelM2
Laser typeFiber/Infrared
Wattage3W
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Material Details
Material13/64"(5mm,Ga.6) ASTM-A36 Carbon Steel
Brand10 gauge steel
Size5mm
SupplierxTool
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