Author Archives: Clough42

Will a Diode Laser Engrave Anodized Aluminum? | xTool D1,Clough42

Today we’re engraving anodized aluminum with the xTool D1 diode laser. This is where this little machine really comes into its own, with bright, clear marks and high processing speeds. It’s pretty amazing, honestly. Purchase from xTool*: Purchase from Amazon*: 00:00 Intro 01:20 Setup 04:17 Testing on a Business Card Blank 09:12 Testing on Scrap […]

Will a Diode Laser Engrave Steel? | xTool D1 Testing,Clough42

Today we’re testing an xTool D1 laser engraver to see if it can mark stainless steel. We’ll also try out some CerMark laser marking spray. Purchase from xTool*: Purchase from Amazon*: 00:00 Intro 00:40 The xTool D1 Laser 03:08 The Project 04:11 Making Artwork 11:33 Lightburn 19:47 Direct-Marking Stainless 24:27 Initial Results 25:32 Cermark Spray […]