The Golden Rule for Setting Laser Marking Machine Parameters: Finding the Best Speed Combination in Three Minutes

Are you still struggling to adjust parameters for your laser engraving machine? This article will reveal some practical techniques that will allow you to find the optimal combination of speed, power, and frequency in just three minutes. It also explains how to balance engraving quality and efficiency with real-life examples, making it easy for beginners to optimize their parameter settings.

Why can't you ever get your parameters adjusted properly?

Many experienced technicians tune the parameters like opening a blind box, relying on intuition and trial and error.In fact, there is a hidden formula for setting parameters: material hardness + pattern precision = speed baseline.For example, when engraving stainless steel nameplates, the hardness of the material requires that the speed be reduced and the power increased.

Don't be lazy about preparation.

First, try it out on scrap material! It is recommended that you prepare three test pieces.

(1) Curved waste material.

2. Old, oily parts.

3. New standard boards.

The reaction of the same material in different states can vary greatly, and only then can the results be relied upon.

The three deadly parameters are adjusted.

Speed isn't necessarily the better the faster.

Imagine speed as the rhythm of a run. 1000mm / s is fine for simple characters, but for intricate patterns you need to slow down to 300-500mm / s.There is a little trick to it--watch the sparks when you hammer, and if they are long, you are going too fast.

Power follows color.

If you want to make a darker mark, increase the power by 10 %. But don't exceed the material's limit.For anodized aluminum, a power level of 85 % and medium speed produces a beautiful matte black. For galvanized steel, on the other hand, 60 % power produces a clearer image.

Hidden checkpoints in the air.

20 kilohertz is like a machine gun, and is best for marking metal.When you encounter reflective materials, try lowering the frequency by 5 kHz, which instantly solves the problem of scattered light spots.

Case study: A new production line for cell phone cases.

A certain parts factory was able to label only eight phone cases per minute, but with our method they were able to increase their output to 15.

1. Speed increased from 800mm / s to 1200mm / s.

2. Power output was reduced from 70 % to 65 %.

3. Frequency locked at 30 kHz.

Under the premise of guaranteeing the quality of the printed pattern, the productivity of the factory is increased by 40 %, and 360,000 NT dollars are saved in electricity costs per year.

Guidelines for emergency situations.

If you get confused about the settings, just hold down the "snowflake" key on the control panel for three seconds, and the equipment will automatically revert to the last successful settings.Even many old operators don't know about it.