Personalized Coins on a 100w MOPA Fiber Laser

Personalized Coins on a 100w MOPA Fiber Laser
Coins are one of the main products that I make on the fiber laser. With the recent addition of the 100w MOPA Fiber from @omtechlaser it has taken some time and testing to dial in new settings to match all that power!
These are the settings that work In my two machines but that is not a guarantee that they will work for you. TEST AND TEST AGAIN!
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100w MOPA
ENGRAVE -
Speed 1000mm/s
Frequency 20hz
Power 95%
Line interval .05 line interval
6 passes with cross hatch
CLEAN -
Speed 2000mm/s
Frequency 200hz
Power 30%
Line interval .025 line interval
1 pass with cross hatch
BLACK-
Speed 500mm/s
Frequency 200hz
Power 95%
Q-Pulse Width 20ns
Line interval .05 line interval
1 pass no cross hatch
30W Fiber
ENGRAVE-
Speed 500mm/s
Frequency 30hz
Power 95%
Line interval .025 line interval
12 passes
CLEAN-
Speed 2000mm/s
Frequency 60hz
Power 40%
Line interval .025 line interval
3 pass
BLACK-
Speed 50mm/s
Frequency 35hz
Power 35%
Line interval .025 line interval
2 passes

[@allaboutthevillages4747]

This is the kind of video I was looking for. I am new to Fiber Lasers and this video answered so many questions. Keep these coming for people like me.

[@zitt]

@BeardedBuildsCo - Thanks. Apparently (at least according facehugger's Fiber Laser Group) these settings are "people spend a lot of time and money getting the right, 2) settings differ per machine/lens/environment" I converted your Lightburn Black mark settings to EzCad and had a black mark on brass sheet in 3 minutes. Thanks for posting your technic here for us to duplicate!

[@NLTJNET]

Thanks for taking the time.

[@avdunn]

Very nice job of explaining the workflow.

[@acespiritcraftedproducts]

Thank you for sharing. Still learning and this was helpful.

[@allenyarberry7502]

Excellent explanation on the process. Thanks for the share!!!

[@michaelburke5750]

Thank you for sharing the parameters and reasons for what they do. I also have a 100-watt mopa, but I'm a noob and it all gets pretty confusing. I will definitely try your methods. Thanks again.

[@farshadbagheri]

Fantastic. Very helpful. Looking forward to your other videos.

[@Cheshire-Coatings-Creations]

Great info, many thanks

[@Stephanbitterwolf]

Very cool. Thanks for sharing.

[@tonyrichmond9428]

I didn't know what angle increment was. Thanks for explaining how that works.

[@RonMarshallrone]

So awesome! I have to get one of these.

[@VIPER35GP]

Thanks for sharing, just ordered a mopa and love the helpful advice

[@BeardedBuildsCo]

You’re welcome!

[@computercreationz]

Enjoyed your video!

[@PopsCustomSignsLLC]

I am about to pull the trigger on a fiber laser. I really enjoyed this. Thanks.

[@BeardedBuildsCo]

Awesome! Thank you! If you are going with omtech you can use the code BEARDEDBUILDS5OFF to get yourself a discount and support the channel!

[@jamesfacciolli8061]

Very nice!

[@Didisixty]

Hi, you use a 100W JPT Mopa M7 right? This Laser has the Option Pulse duration. You have to look into the technical Data first. There you can find the max Ratings depending of the Frequency. You can set the Q Pulse of max Power depending of the Frequency. Example: if you use a Frequency of 70kHz the max Q Pulse is 250ns. At 200kHz the max Q Pulse is 60ns at the max output Power. It means if you set the Power at 50% at 200kHz and 60ns the output Power is 50% or 50W. If you increase the Q Puls from 60 to 200ns the output Power is less than 50% or 50W. If you decrease the Q Puls from 60 to 30 the output Power is also less than your seting of 50% or 50W. The max Q Puls is 2ns at 2.960kHz. At 20kHz it is 350ns. Hope you Understand what i mean.

[@jamesmaccubbin7434]

This was a perfect video - concise, truly informative with settings, and with some finishing tips. I have jsut purchased a JPT 100w Mopa and can't wait to give these a whirl. I may have missed it, but what lens were you using?

[@ShortBetter]

Awesome!

[@isozero7265]

Amazing you are a legend bruh❤

[@rickhoguerealtor]

I know you sped this up, but what was the actual engrave time on the coins for both sides? Great video.

[@flanikent]

So many questions !! Thank You for the video! I am new to fibers Just got a Mopa 60W OMTech and the book said dont run it over 80% P whats your take on this as you have more skin in the game on your laser?

[@steinbierz]

Great video! Thanks. I am new to all of this and I have several questions: 1) Does Lightburn completely replace EZCad2 (i.e. EZCad2 is deleted from system) or does it work in conjunction and 2) Love the coin idea but, just might be my lack of imagination, what exactly is the market for these? Love watching your videos! Thanks.

[@I-LOVE-EARTH]

Fantastic video! I'm new to this, I was under the impression that "sparks" with Stainless Steel means possible rust problems...any truth to that? Would you use the same settings for Brass coins?

[@ASkobiDesigns]

Great video - thank you. Question - is there a laser machine that you would recommend that can do a very small/precise engraving on metal. When I say small, I'm talking about some thin lines on a scale of 0.005" in thickness?

[@sedetweiler]

Thanks for sharing this. However, I would like to do more of a 3D coin. Do you have a video on that or any tips? I have a 60w MOPA.

[@EvilErnie999]

do you have to cover the surface with a black marker or anything so theirs so refraction back into the lens or does it not matter with a fiber laser? Just curious cause I just purchased one from cloudray waiting to be delivered. Also what focal length lens should be used for best results/fine details?

[@Delozane]

love your content, and the knowledge i've gained so thank you! . One question, have you tried making dies, touchmarks, punches, etc..? I'm close to buying one of these, with that being one of the goals but there is virtually no content for this

[@BeardedBuildsCo]

I have not done these. Could you point me in the direction of some blanks that you would use and maybe it is something I could give a try. My guess is lay it’s possible a machinist cnc that does most of them.

[@Delozane]

@@BeardedBuildsCo Any tool steel would work imo, especially for testing. Most seem to use A2, S7, D2, misc vanadium steels, H13, etc... just need to heat treat after cutting. Older solutions were def milled CNC, but many of the companies making them seem to have switched to MOPAs, just on the higher end.

[@user-pz6ir8qu4z]

30 watt Mopa setting suggestions? I'm not having much luck with those above. Thanks.

[@GarlandFarms]

Thanks. How long might the same results take on a 60W?

[@denaezamarron7030]

This video was awesome thank you. I have a 50w OMG MOPA and am struggling with settings. How did you get so fine tuned with yours?

[@kevinspacey5325]

The answer of how he learned is "failing" You mention nothing about WHAT you are trying to do. If it's metal, get a cheap test sheet and change only 1 setting at a time. Just like an optometrist that flips 1 lens at a time and asks you "is this better or worse" Process of elimination. Keep detailed notes. Good luck.

[@danielleichty5699]

how do you setup lightburn so i can add multiple paths on the image like you have. I dont have the + or - buttons. Thanks for anybodys help

[@stephenmatthews3442]

Hey Man.... If you were to guess, how long would it take to burn that same images on brass at a depth of .008" - .010". Would a standard raycus source machine do the job or do you get better results with a MOPA?

[@merceroutdoors]

What kind of camera are you using to record your engraving footage?

[@NAJIM-007]

Sir I have new usj-100w MOPA how to used and program

[@20vK]

Hi, this is great, thank you. I didn't see you mention what lens size you are using with all your settings. Could you please share? Much appreciated!

[@BeardedBuildsCo]

These were done with a 110 lens amzn.to/4e7oMID

[@laserfalcon]

Would this even begin to mark carbide?

[@butterflyj685]

Wow that looks great! How long did it take to do 1 coin and is that stainless steel or aluminum that you did in this video? Thanks!

[@BeardedBuildsCo]

These are stainless steel coins and the took around 8 minutes for a full coin front and back.

[@christinawagner2888]

Great video and it also looks like this 100W laser is worth the money. Could you maybe demonstrate how well this 100W Mopa fiber laser creates a 3D coin.

[@BeardedBuildsCo]

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[@allaboutthevillages4747]

Where can I find out your source for these coins? I can’t find it.

[@Videojoeable]

We have the 50 watt OmTech Fiber Marker not MOPA. I am tring to engrave 14K gold. Even when I engraved stainless steel the other day, I don't get those kind of sparks or sound. I have only had this for 3 weeks. What am I doing wrong? I have watched a bunch of videos from Laser Everything. I use his settings and do not get the same results. Thank you in advance.

[@BeardedBuildsCo]

Have you dialed in your focal height? On stainless it will throw sparks but that is no the same for all materials.

[@gaberalgahim2304]

I have the same machine but my problem is with cutting settings . It cuts and do soldering in the same time. The laser goes through to the other side, but it's impossible to pop out the the cut peice

[@BeardedBuildsCo]

Look into using your wobble settings. It will make a slightly bigger kerf so the hot metal is not still touching and fusing back together.

[@lpfdemt]

I currently have a 4x8 cnc plasma table that I make a lot fire pits, signs, etc. with, but I am looking into fiber laser markers and just waiting to click the purchase button. I feel OMTech is my company of choice due to the amount of information there seems to be out there. I am definitely interested in coin and other metal products as well as pistol grip / slide engraving (example GLOCK). I will be getting either the 30w or 50w and I would like your opinion on whether the 30w would be a great starter or should I step up to the 50? I see each has the same engrave depth capabilities and I do understand that more wattage = more speed, but for starting is the 1,700 dollars more for the 50w worth the initial investment? I am by know ways cheap and always believe in big or go home like with my plasma table, though I would definitely love the 100w, I am just trying to find the best bang for the buck starting fiber marker. Your videos are very educational and definitely encourage me to enter this market. I am a Firefighter/Paramedic as well and have a ton of ideas reaching this market. Your honest opinion on which of the 2 machines I am looking at would be greatly appreciated and valued. Thank you sir.

[@BeardedBuildsCo]

Really I recommend going with the 50w if you are going to do hardened metals like slides. The code BEARDEDBUILDS5OFF will get you a discount.

[@lpfdemt]

@@BeardedBuildsCo Thank you very much.

[@BeardedBuildsCo]

You’re welcome!

[@Batendor]

Hey great video. thank you for sharing. I've got my 60W machine and a bunch of blank coins. still on the learning curve. May I ask how do you actually market those custom coins? I'm still scratching my head as to how to market such business and to whom. Any pointers is appreciated.

[@BeardedBuildsCo]

Like with any product you have to find the right customer. If you don’t know who you are selling to then you won’t sell many. When you find the customs you are selling to then you need to get it in front of them. Coins are a semi unique item that only appeals to specific people.

[@Batendor]

@@BeardedBuildsCo you're right. I'm also betting on the uniqueness of custom coins to give me some leverage on attracting the would be customers. My mind is aiming for awards to employees right now. Hope that segment is interested. Thanks for the reply man.

[@BeardedBuildsCo]

@@Batendor if that is who you are going after now you need to pick a company, find the person to talk to, make a unique sample to them, and go pitch it to them. When you find success… do it again.

[@gunner_woodworks]

Would you mind sharing what your cost is of a coin and what you get for a completed double sided one

[@BeardedBuildsCo]

All of my suppliers are listed in the description. There are too many variables to give you a price I get for a coin. Your market and niche will play I big part of what you can sell them for.

[@johnnymullins9237]

Can a 60w MOPA do everything a 100w can... just slower? A 60w is more is a more reasonable price point for me. Thanks!

[@BeardedBuildsCo]

You are correct. It will just be a little slower and possible won’t get as deep if you are doing a deep engraving. The 60w MOPA is an awesome machine! You can save a little more with my code BEARDEDBUILDS5OFF

[@johnnymullins9237]

@@BeardedBuildsCo Thanks... I am still in the "wishing and trying to justify-and talk my wife into it" phase. 🤔I have a OMTech AF2028-80, and I used that discount code! Thanks!