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Cutting & Engraving 0.1mm and 1mm Anodized Aluminum + Designing Metal Keychains

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MiMoDesignLaserfiles
2025/01/17 23:26 57
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. 🔗 Watch it here: https://youtu.be/K7h9jkZnNiQ?si=XTSyarAUwtQ72JiZ ✨ What you'll learn: ✅ Prepping both 0.1mm and 1mm aluminum ✅ Designing in LaserPecker Design Space ✅ Aligning and adjusting settings for each material ✅ Cutting and etching metal with precision ✅ 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:

✅ Prepping both 0.1mm and 1mm aluminum

✅ Designing in LaserPecker Design Space

✅ Aligning and adjusting settings for each material

✅ Cutting and etching metal with precision

✅ 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)

Design Files

LaserPecker Design Space V2.5.1 or above is recommended.

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Keychain.lp2
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Metal Cutting
Dog Tag
Aluminium
Cut Metal
Engrave Metal
Etching
Design Keychain
Design Space