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Slate

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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 · Bitmap · Flat Surface
Power
50
Speed
80
LPC
100
Passes
1
MONKEY SUN 60 Pack 4 x 4 Inch Gorgeous Black Slate Stone Coasters Bulk Square Cup Coaster for Laser Engraving,Painting,Drink Bar Kitchen Home,DIY Handmade Natural Rough Edge,Set of 60

More Slate settings

Same material on xTool M2. Engrave stays the same regardless of thickness; cut changes with thickness.

Engrave (any thickness)
P50 S80 · this one0.38mm · P45 S200

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Machine Context

BrandxTool
ModelM2
Laser typeDiode
Wattage20W

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Material Details

MaterialSlate
BrandMonkey Sun/ Amazon
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