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Rock Stone

black

Shared by @rosienarrowboat on Atomm

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Laser Settings

Engrave · Bitmap · Flat Surface
Power
20
Speed
220
LPC
80
Passes
1
Thickness
4.5mm
I sanded the slate flat and gave a good coat of a budget matt black paint then sat for 24 hours prior to engraving! I have be tinkering with slate for a while on and off and i believe these are my best results to date! Remember use matt black as better result than gloss in my eyes.

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Machine Context

BrandxTool
ModelS1
Laser typeDiode
Wattage40W

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Material Details

MaterialRock Stone
Color / Finishblack
Size4.5mm
SupplierxTool
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