XTool S1 - Engraving Stainless Steel, Tag

xTool S1 - Engraving Stainless Steel Pet Tag.
The video aims to show people considering an S1 Laser machine from XTool, how it can be used for engraving Stainless steel (Obviously)
I am new to Laser machines - the S1 is my first machine and i am also new to creating Videos.
I wanted to capture what I am learning and my progress this year. I hope you found it interesting if you are watching this and reading this.
Please let me know if you would like to know anything about the S1 or at least what my experience is.
Please consider subscribing and commenting on my video as I am new and everyone counts on getting my channel and videos noticed. I plan to make new laser cutting and engraving different materials until I know more about the machine and what I can use it for.
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Thank you.
John
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[@funit64]

Thanks for the tip on lining the distance for the laser, Having the S1 20w I’ve yet to give ago on the stainless steel dog tag but 1 question, I thought all metals are meant to be painted Matt black because the light would bounce back and damage the laser.

[@JSR_Design]

Hello, Thanks for the comment, I just read about it, and found this... "when a laser beam interacts with a reflective surface like stainless steel, there is a risk of damaging the laser diode. Reflective materials can bounce the laser beam back towards the laser source, potentially causing damage to the laser optics or diode itself. Stainless steel, in particular, is highly reflective to many wavelengths of light, including those emitted by laser diodes. When the laser beam reflects off the stainless steel surface, it can create a feedback loop where the laser energy gets concentrated back into the laser system, leading to overheating and damage. Using a protective coatings or masking: Apply temporary coatings or masking materials to the stainless steel surface to reduce its reflectivity and absorb some of the laser energy." So.... Next time, I will use masking tape This is why I started my channel, as i am learning, and getting feedback from people. Thanks again. John

[@stratosg9899]

Nice video. I was wondering if it can make detailed rubber stamps.

[@JSR_Design]

Thanks, I plan on trying slate, glass and other metal, I imagine the rubber would give off toxic fumes. I will have to look into that.

[@JSR_Design]

I Just checked on xtool web site and they have a rubber stamp material pack… I’ll add that to the list to try. Thanks

[@stratosg9899]

@@JSR_Design I don't think the fumes are toxic, like vinyl, let's say. Anyway, I am waiting for the S1 to arrive next week, so I will test iit and write here the results, compared to a CO2 machine.

[@stratosg9899]

Finally I managed to create small detailed stamps with a ramp using Lightburn. I hope XCS includes this necessary function in the future.

[@CoffeeJake]

nice job! What other lasers did you consider? Anything you regret about the S1 or anything it CAN'T do you wish it could?

[@JSR_Design]

I was considering the P2 co2 laser but it was twice the price of the S1. I also thought co2 lasers could be more complicated with mirrors, cooling, and replacement tubes. I’m really happy with the S1. I might want to cut thicker materials in the future, but still lots to learn. I have tried cutting 18mm plywood, but it wasn’t great results.

[@JSR_Design]

At aroung 2:00 min mark in this video you can see i lined up the centre with the pointer to start with, but then moved it so that the red laser lines were in the centre. Next to the "Distance mm" measurment part in the software is the target icon to set the probe to move. let me know if this helps, I can could make a "short" video on this if you need it. JR

[@user-bf2hh4mq3s]

Hi I’m new to this machine as well😅 I’m confused how you get the distance and the module numbers? I can’t get it right and the pointer thing doesn’t even touch the metal plus doesn’t engrave! Please help Thank you

[@JSR_Design]

hello, Have you checked the measuring probe is in the right place on the side of the laser module? If that is correct, you should be able to press the pointer part up and it clicks. Then in the software, there is a option to set the height, you need to put the red cross hair over the materrial to measure, and then press the little target icon in the software. The laser head then drops the pointer, and measures the height of the material, and resets on the metal datum point. I think in one of my videos i show this so ill have to have a look and let you know which one.

[@matsuMB]

hey, is it possible to use the 40W/20W laser for engraving on metals?

[@JSR_Design]

Hello, Yes, I want to do a test on another metal plate with higher power and speeds to show what results are.

[@matsuMB]

@@JSR_Design Thank you for your answer. So I don't necessarily need to buy the 2W laser? Have you had any experience with it?

[@jodiacres3739]

Did you spray it with anything? Use an IR laser? I tried doing stainless steel dog tags this morning and it would not engrave a dang thing, even tried going over it like 20 times.

[@JSR_Design]

Hello, this tag came with the s1 machine. I just used default setting no spray or anything. Are you using the 40w diode? I read after I should have coated it with something to not damage the laser.

[@jodiacres3739]

@@JSR_Design yes S1 40w. I have read now to get the laser mark spray lol

[@FabstaPizza]

how come yours says the distance is 15.3mm when mine says 44.72 mm when measuring the distance? I also have honeycome plate and measured correctly. Also using the same object as you

He doesn have a riser base

[@FabstaPizza]

ohhh ok ty! :D