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Cutting & Engraving 0.1mm and 1mm Anodized Aluminum + Designing Metal Keychains
How-to
I just uploaded a full guide on how to cut and etch metal using the LaserPecker LP5! In this tutorial, I show you how to work with 0.1mm anodized aluminum and 1mm aluminum dog tags to create stunning custom keychains and tags. Whether you're cutting thin metals or thicker tags, this step-by-step video will help you achieve professional results.
đ Watch it here: https://youtu.be/K7h9jkZnNiQ?si=XTSyarAUwtQ72JiZ
⨠What you'll learn:
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Prepping both 0.1mm and 1mm aluminum
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Designing in LaserPecker Design Space
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Aligning and adjusting settings for each material
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Cutting and etching metal with precision
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Cleaning and assembling the final product
The Keychain I showed you how to design, is included for free download
Basic Information
| MachineLP5 |
| MaterialMetal/Aluminium/Dog Tag |
| Size35 x 35 mm |
| Material InformationThe 0.1mm anodized aluminium sheet came with my LP5, the 1mm dog tags are from Amazon - Links in the video description |
| Production Time5 min |
| Engraving Difficulty |
How-to Tutorial
Step 1 Cutting Anodized Aluminium
The Keychain I showed you how to design, is included for free download
Watch the full YouTube Tutorial here: https://youtu.be/K7h9jkZnNiQ?si=XTSyarAUwtQ72JiZ
⨠What you'll learn:
â Prepping both 0.1mm and 1mm aluminum
â Designing in LaserPecker Design Space
â Aligning and adjusting settings for each material
â Cutting and etching metal with precision
â Cleaning and assembling the final product
Settings 1
| Engraving MethodMetal Cutting |
| MaterialMetal |
| Power100% |
| Depth65% |
| Pass12 |
| Module Type20W 1064nm |
| Laser Frequency26 |
| Other ParametersThese settings are for the 0.1mm anodized aluminium |
Settings 2
| Engraving MethodMetal Cutting |
| MaterialMetal |
| Power100% |
| Depth90% |
| Pass16 |
| Module Type20W 1064nm |
| Laser Frequency26 |
| Other ParametersThese settings are for the 1mm anodized aluminium (dog tag) |
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Metal Cutting
Dog Tag
Aluminium
Cut Metal
Engrave Metal
Etching
Design Keychain
Design Space


