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Laser engraving

Discussion in 'Laser Cutters' started by MAFFPL, Oct 1, 2021.

  1. MAFFPL

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    Gentlemen. I would like to engrave a photo in wood. Which option on cam.openbuilds.com should I choose?
    Laser: Vector (no path offset)
    Laser: Vector (path inside)
    Laser: (path outside)
    Laser: (raster fill)

    Do I have to process a black and white photo in some program? Can any of my colleagues in an easy and simple way introduce me to the steps of engraving a picture on wood?
    Thank you
     
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    thank you. set the laser as low as possible mm / h or as high as possible?
     
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    Depends on your laser power, and the effect you want. Slower = burn harder, faster = burn less

    Remember the days when you were a kid, in the sun, with a magnifying glass? The longer you held it one place (slower moves) the more it burned
     

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