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Forum Index : Microcontroller and PC projects : Laser engraving anodized aluminum

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MicroBlocks

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Joined: 12/05/2012
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Posted: 06:29am 08 Feb 2014
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Just wanted to share my first try (and successful :) ) engraving.

Today i did a test engraving our Bangkok MakerSpace logo on a piece of anodized aluminum.
I first wanted to use my phone but my better judgement told me to use something else.
So looking around i found my Salea logic analyzer and the result is pretty good, the size of the logo is 5x5cm:



For me this opens up a way to make nice front plates and other stuff.
The tiny thing was engraved by this:


(It can cut bigger things too)
Like a cardboard template:

To trace it and paint it on the wall:


Sorry if this was off topic, just got excited by getting it to work)


Edited by TZAdvantage 2014-02-09
Microblocks. Build with logic.
 
WhiteWizzard
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Posted: 06:35am 08 Feb 2014
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Looks very good.

What is the model of the engraver used?

Also what kind of resolution does it claim?

 
MicroBlocks

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Posted: 06:40am 08 Feb 2014
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Hi WW,
It is an imported chinese made one. I bought it locally as i like to have people available for repairs and spare parts.
I paid a premium for that but i think it is worth.
This is where i bought it.
It claims 0.025mm resolution.

I am still new to this so i will have to find a way to actually be able to measure that.

Edited by TZAdvantage 2014-02-09
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WhiteWizzard
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Posted: 07:18am 08 Feb 2014
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Just out of interest, how long did the engraving take on the Logic Analyser?
 
MicroBlocks

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Posted: 08:18am 08 Feb 2014
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Did not time it but somewhere between 15-20 seconds.
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Grogster

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Joined: 31/12/2012
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Posted: 02:00pm 08 Feb 2014
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Sweet.
Smoke makes things work. When the smoke gets out, it stops!
 
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