Perfect Laser Engraved Photos

[@steve-martin-42]

Thank you so much for this video i was about to loose faith, EZ DRO is a great piece of kit

[@patriotlaserengravingllc2233]

I have one on every machine even the ones with autofocus

[@21cstinch]

Great video, I wish you showed a close up of the finished product though.

[@patriotlaserengravingllc2233]

Sorry I was new at this whole KZbin thing. For future videos I’ll defiantly do this! Great advise.

[@jessicaliu7424]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/e6m7eXxjrM2hbrc

[@petervu9773]

awesome video !! where is the focus setting ? thanks in advance =]

[@patriotlaserengravingllc2233]

The focus here was using a DRO and alignment lasers to get “zero” in focus and then we adjusted from there using the crank and the DRO to get the desired positioning.

[@fate2022]

How do I get the "extend " options to show? I dont see that on my left side pane below the DPI.

[@patriotlaserengravingllc2233]

Strange that’s usually a feature that enables when you select an imported photo. If you’re not seeing that then it may be a missing option. Try the View menu item and see if it shows up (but when you have the photo selected first).

[@fate2022]

@@patriotlaserengravingllc2233 I found it, thank you, I just by chance dragged up from the bottom border and it was hiding, odd, since my screen resolution is pretty high, it had plenty of room.

[@laserjunky9993]

I love the video! My power map is WAY lower than your and using your exact settings all I am doing is cleaning the black off the cards. Any suggestions?

[@patriotlaserengravingllc2233]

De focus (down) by 2-4 mm. Slowly dial down until you start seeing an image

[@guindonmike]

Do you go into more detail on how to install the DRO in any of your videos or do you have a "how to" video you can suggest by chance? I'm getting my new laser this week and I think I'd like to install one. Thanks, cheers

[@TheMatthew7893]

I get lines in my photos any ideas?

[@patriotlaserengravingllc2233]

Difficult to say. Could be numerous things. Try a different photo and try manual DPI of either 600x600 or 800x800.

[@TheMatthew7893]

@@patriotlaserengravingllc2233 I should have been more detailed . Its a 5x7 photo ans I am running 200 speed 60 power and 30 Feq. It is on mirror polished aluminum. running pixel and Bi directional scan at 2000 DPi

[@TheMatthew7893]

The photo works fine in drill mode but takes too long and is real light. multiple passes do not help and takes a day.

[@patriotlaserengravingllc2233]

Got ya. I’d probably need to refer you out to a trainer. I know a couple good ones that may be able to help you dial that in. If you’re interested just PM me and I’ll send the info.

[@TheMatthew7893]

And thank you for the tumbler holders !!!!!

[@DreamwoodRings]

WOW just learning about that google tools section was worth watching this video! Thank you :)

[@joyeriavarela7874]

Silver settings please?

[@tintran7823]

Great vid, learn a lot of things from you. I'm a newbie in this industry, still have a lot of trouble with fiber laser but fun. Thank you for sharing your experience with us.

[@patriotlaserengravingllc2233]

Thank you. This means a lot to me.

[@jessicaliu7424]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/e6m7eXxjrM2hbrc

[@DaveNelsondjnphotowoodworking]

how did you hook up your iGaging Digital Readout DRO if you have photo's how you did it that would be great oh buy the way love the video

[@patriotlaserengravingllc2233]

Dave Nelson Hi, Dave. I have a video on my channel on this here. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rXbGXpKFgK2qbZY

[@davidmythalamouth2583]

great video and starting point, after using your settings and some tuning i finally got the results i was looking for, here are the settings that worked for me for the laser i picked up a few weeks ago(30w rayfine laser with jpt lp+ laser source q-pulse locked 200 ns) dpi 1000 pwr 25 freq 190

[@patriotlaserengravingllc2233]

Thanks. Yeah these are just starting points but glad you found a way.

[@bobreichel]

Thank you for your video. I tried it out and wow!!! I don't have a DRO but I raised it up off focus about 1/8" and it came out great. I have a 50w laser other than dropping the power down to 20% i changed nothing from your settings.

[@patriotlaserengravingllc2233]

Glad this worked for you! Thanks for the feedback.

[@NekoMat69]

How do you make bitmap without background ?

[@patriotlaserengravingllc2233]

Hmm not sure that I know what you are after but if you are wanting to drop a background I use photoshop and the magic select wand and then select out what I don’t want.

[@Sırlıtaşlar]

Thank you very much friend

[@gelliott2757]

Awesome work and a massive help!! 👍 can i ask would you do the same sort of settings for an anodised dog tag??

[@patriotlaserengravingllc2233]

Glenn Elliott Yes, this should work, anodized surfaces are essentially the same process some power tweaking may be necessary - I’d go light 20% speed around 1500 first to see. Good luck.

[@RichLeeFL]

Are your cards painted or truly anodized aluminum? The cheaper ones on Amazon are not anodized, but I believe the 50-pack black anodized aluminum for $35 are actually anodized. Any suggestions which cards to get?

[@patriotlaserengravingllc2233]

The cards that I used were anodized and not printed. I buy mine through amazon but these are the better quality ones. You can also get them from Richard Zhang at Wisley as well.

[@michaelbernard9433]

how did you attach your DRO to the laser?

[@patriotlaserengravingllc2233]

That’s in the video but it’s attached to the back of the arm riser with very strong double stick adhesive

[@michaelbernard9433]

@@patriotlaserengravingllc2233 thank you

[@dgilland8334]

This is a great video and I am trying to replicate the exact thing you are doing. Even the same photo. However, ever time I try to bring the photo into EZCad2, I get an error that states "DIB Create 3680x2448x24 outrange 27025960." Do you have any idea what this means?

[@patriotlaserengravingllc2233]

I’m not sure what this means. Seems to me that maybe a setting is out of spec. Not all lasers are exact. The video is a guideline so my settings may not translate exactly. Hmm

[@TheMatthew7893]

I get the same thing I think its the EZcad saying the picture is too large.

[@hectortorres8580]

Thanks

[@perthfectengraverjewellery7362]

Great job !! is it possible to engrave like this on Silver or Gold??

[@patriotlaserengravingllc2233]

This works on any material your laser can engrave on. I’ve done it with silver not gold

[@gunhappyie]

Great Video, I spent days trying to laser a bitmap and ended up with a stack of scrap cards.... Ill Have to invest in a DRO.

[@peterj5251]

ok i guess I have a question. So as soon as I do that, my laser engraves just a white square not the picture any idea?

[@patriotlaserengravingllc2233]

Sounds like too much power and possibly a focus issue.

[@davidmythalamouth2583]

had the same problem, i had to lower my power to 25 percent increase the frequency to 190 and adjust the focus to +5 up

[@deanp4329]

How do you make them less delicate. I got it crystal clear. But the finish comes off really easy

[@jaredfox1005]

Does setting the speed for pen 0 change how it burns? EZ cad for me (in bitmap mode) doesn't seem to change the speed unless I change the DPI. I can even leave it to zero, it basically ignores that field and just uses power and frequency and the DPI of the picture (set or not) determines my speed.

[@davidmythalamouth2583]

seems to be that ezcad ignores pen speed settings, speed of engraving seems dependent on dpi the lower the dpi the faster it engraves

[@patriotlaserengravingllc2233]

It does ignore pen settings. Try bi-directional mode.

[@anandreddy6835]

NICE VIDEO SIR MAKE A VIDEO FIBRALASER PHOTO ENGRAVING ON STAINLESS STEEL

[@Angryhelder]

Does this burn the background of the image on the card? Every time I did photos as an import bitmap it always burns the background and is that the reason you go so out of focus?

[@patriotlaserengravingllc2233]

I don’t think it discriminates between background and foreground it just burns the photo. Going out of focus seems to be the only way I have been successful burning photos (bitmaps).

[@mattborup5293]

Thank you so much for this video! It has immensely helped me in figuring these lasers out! I am subscribed, watching all your videos today and I am looking forward to the upcoming ones too! Clear and to the point, DRO IS ON IT’S WAY! (from the 2nd video I watched 😎) Keep up with the great work!🏁🏁

[@patriotlaserengravingllc2233]

Thank you, that means a lot. I will have some more out shortly. Working on a couple now. 😊

[@jessicaliu7424]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/e6m7eXxjrM2hbrc

[@EJSVARZ]

This is on a 60w ?

[@patriotlaserengravingllc2233]

30W

[@KnightsArmory]

Extremely helpful! Thanks brother 👊

[@jessicaliu7424]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/e6m7eXxjrM2hbrc

[@fermartin1766]

como grabo una foto en una medalla de acero inoxidable con esta misma maquina

[@michaelbernard9433]

cool vid

[@texastoughengraving]

man it took a long time to find you but THANK YOU..... @TEXASTOUGHENGRAVING

[@patriotlaserengravingllc2233]

Hey you’re welcome. Thanks for the note! Going to post more so be sure to sub.

[@jessicaliu7424]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/e6m7eXxjrM2hbrc

[@retparatrooper]

Ok video, you ramble a little to much, u have great info but need to get to the point. You never did explain power map

[@patriotlaserengravingllc2233]

Yeah - Thanks for the feedback - I'm new to this so I have no experience doing videos so I could use to learn some more on how this works. You will see newer videos where I get straight to the point based on previous feedback. I appreciate the view and the like.

[@SwissplWatches]

Great video. Skip to 15 mins for the settings details.

[@deanp4329]

So i won't damage my 20w laser if I run it over 20KHz? Even if the warning comes up?