Fiber Laser Marking Powder Coated Aluminum

In the past I've regularly powder coated a handful of aluminum items but haven't yet tried to mark anything with the 20w fiber laser. Here's the first attempt along with the settings used.

[@MahdialbadriAlbadri]

Hello, what do you think of the Raycos brand, 30 watts, knowing that I am a starter or 50 watts

[@MrOffshore]

I’m getting some 1/8” aluminum plates made for 12v light switches. I will need to label the switches…I’m looking for an affordable, easy to use (I’m novice), that can quickly label the panels. Any recommendations? I like what you have…not sure what it costs or how easy it is to use. I don’t know anything about lasers.

[@JohnJTraston]

Hmmm. So it's less white if you apply more power?

[@rorycrawford9803]

Hi I’m looking to do this on an aluminum 2x8 hoping to put a company name and logo on it but 6 feet long would be amazing but maybe can only afford a small one to do 6inch by 6 inch . Any suggestions what I would need ? All the materials are pretty long is the problem

[@vilts]

Thanks for the vids about fiber, very interesting!
Do you know if 20W can cut through 0.3mm steel sheet without burning the edges?

[@jefferyj]

That would be within the spec, but I haven't tried it.

[@Lennings82]

is the result different if you have these angles different??

[@PremiumFuelOnly]

Wow Im impressed.

[@MahdialbadriAlbadri]

Hello, what do you think of the Raykos brand, 30 watts, knowing that I am a beginner

[@marcwire9332]

I would like to do some engraving on powder coat at home, do you think it is possible to do on a 3000mw cheap DIY laser kit????

[@jefferyj]

I've never tried it, but some of the cheaper CO2 lasers should be able to handle it.

[@tomhall5164]

Very interesting... appears to me :
Speed: 200mm/s
Power: 70%
Freq: 20 KHz
Hatch: 45, 135 Degrees, 0.05mm spacing
Comments: The one that is more white
Is the best looking of these tests.
Do you do your own powder coating?

[@jefferyj]

Yes, I did this powder coating. I tend to put it on a little thin compared to the shops who do it for a living. My thickness is probably something like .005".

[@SwissplWatches]

Thank you !

[@jamesseto]

I like your jigs. What screw size are you using?

[@jefferyj]

The screws are M6x1.0. I shared the models of the newest ones I'm using in the description to the video here if you want to check it out: ruclips.net/video/nHFIjonPOL0/видео.html

[@peterhenrik]

Dude! Don`t remove the dust with your fingers! The partikels are so small they can go in your bloodstream.. No kidding, i work with lasers.

[@ForrestSchultz89]

is there a technical bulletin about this? Just want to learn

[@albertotorres6012]

Excelent Job

[@dwalden74]

Can this cut through aluminum?

[@jefferyj]

If it's very thin, yes. I believe the max is about 0.3mm (many passes). I made a video about cutting a hole in 1mm stainless if you want to check it out.

[@jaredfulk94]

What brand of laser are you using?

[@jefferyj]

It's a Chinese laser purchased from eBay. The first video I made on this channel is about it.

[@jaredfulk94]

@@jefferyjJust bought the same one. You're videos have helped a lot. Keep it up!