Engraving custom cans with the XTool 10 watt

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Жыл бұрын

I was asked to engrave several cans with the laser. I had to find the settings but finally got it worked out. 50mm/s at 100% for 3 passes seems to do it. My first burn inside the new enclosure. I still have to add the window, camera and ventilation to it before its done. Also, the parts list for the enclosure door is below. Your best prices will likely be at tractor supply or another hardware store.
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Below is the parts list for the hardware I used to build my enclosure. If you can get the pieces in smaller quantities, the price will be better. The pieces can be sourced at most hardware or tractor supply stores. The following are galvanized and high grade steel is not needed.
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@ofcleveland Жыл бұрын

Congratulations on surpassing 3000 subs my friend!👍🏿😁

@TheClackShack Жыл бұрын

Thanks… now for 5k…lol. Gotta have goals…

@georgeheleine5209 Жыл бұрын

Big Congrats on hitting your goal of hitting the 3,000 mark!!

@TheClackShack Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@MakerMeraki Жыл бұрын

Congrats on making 3k subs! I hope y'all are staying cool in Alabama. We're melting in Dallas! 😅 I sure did enjoy my time in Opelika many years ago.

@TheClackShack Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Now for the 5K milestone... lol. They are saying that we have some highs in the 80s coming. I hope they are right.... That usually means rain. Yea, I have heard it gets hot there..

@slick11nick1 Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for answering my question from your last video. :D

@TheClackShack Жыл бұрын

Glad I could help

@jasonash9121 Жыл бұрын

Another option for marking the cans but still using your laser would be to cut a stencil out of heavy card stock and then spray paint using the stencil. I've uses this method before on other projects, and it adds a cool rustic look if you lightly spray the paint.

@TheClackShack Жыл бұрын

Yea, I also have 12 inch tape that works but they asked for engraving.

@jasonash9121 Жыл бұрын

@@TheClackShack Yeah, if they requested engraving then you're kind of stuck. Keep up the good work, man. I love your videos.

@andytane4406 Жыл бұрын

That shiny clean metal would pop if you wiped some Cold Gun Bluing liquid (Selenium Dioxide) such as Brownells Oxpho-blue. It'll also keep the bare metal from rusting.

@TheClackShack Жыл бұрын

That is a thought. I think I may have some..

@thull6975 Жыл бұрын

If you take the lid off the ammo can, it will be much more level and better able to focus. Especially in the D1 10w.

@TheClackShack Жыл бұрын

It was focused ok, the middles have a high spot anyway. I split the difference and it worked. This burn doesn’t have much detail, just block letters.

@TheClackShack Жыл бұрын

The comgrow air assist has a shorter shield so it doesn’t catch like the XTool one. Not a bad idea but leaving them on doesn’t seem to hurt.

@slider2267 Жыл бұрын

Did you try compound wax and a buffer? I did, one side of the can it worked and the other…not as good but better. I think part of it is the cans are slightly warped in the middle.

@TheClackShack Жыл бұрын

No, customer was happy with the job... that makes me happy too..lol

@AlienLeader4 Жыл бұрын

Nice I like how they came out. Is there a reason why you did not run a test grid on the ammo cans. Do you have or can you do a video on the Jig file setup on the computer? I understand the puzzle in the laser. Is there something different you do to set it up on the computer?

@TheClackShack Жыл бұрын

Yes, the ammo cans are for a wedding and most of the folks wouldn’t know what the grid was…. Lol. The simple answer is $15, that would require me to buy and extra ammo can and ruin it with a grid. I start low and walk it up until I get the desired effect. I made an extra $15 in this already cheap job by not using a grid. I only charge $15 per burn for these, the customer provided the cans. I set my return location to keep tolerances tight and not depend on limit switches. Yes, I built a framing file for the box. I do this to all my burns to avoid mistakes on placement.

@AlienLeader4 Жыл бұрын

@@TheClackShack That makes since. New to the laser world. So thank you for all the information.

@F6Creations Жыл бұрын

You can dust on powder coat and than re-engrave it. That will melt the powder coat only where you engrave.

@TheClackShack Жыл бұрын

I would make a mess trying that. Customer is happy, I am happy. I didn’t bid this job high enough to cover much trouble.

@kenneysheppard7763 Жыл бұрын

I would have tried CerMark, Enduramark or something similar.

@TheClackShack Жыл бұрын

I thought about it but the customer said go with it. Maybe next batch.

@rbaldonado Жыл бұрын

I keep seeing internet people say not to run diode lasers at 100% power, because it shortens the life of the laser. Do you find thats accurate? I've been watching your channel for a month now and I trust you more than random internet people.

@TheClackShack Жыл бұрын

I can't say for sure and don't have scientific way to test it but here is my opinion. XTool says that the laser will last for 10,000 hours (support.xtool.com/hc/en-us/articles/4405624562199-Pre-sales-knowledge-for-xTool-D1) that equates to 416.6 days of continual running. If you run your machine for 4 hours a day, that is 2,500 days of running. Assuming you run it 4 hours for 7 days a week, that means it will last for 6.8 years. Chances are, some other component will fail or you will purchase a new machine before you reach the life of the laser. Also, I make money by completing jobs, if jobs take longer, I loose money. I work as fast as I can and maximize my profit. Doing so, I can afford to replace the machine. Just my opinion.

@lisaweaver3124 Жыл бұрын

Do you mind telling me what settings you use for this burn, I am currently cutting a jig to use for it? Your videos are very helpful I can't tell you how many times I go back and watch one to figure out something.

@TheClackShack Жыл бұрын

I believe it was 60mm/s at 100% for 2 passes..

@lisaweaver3124 Жыл бұрын

@@TheClackShack thank you

@johngibson1171 Жыл бұрын

The video makes it look pretty good before cleaning (maybe it’s not as good looking up close). If the post burn does looks good, what if you just gave it a couple coats of matte clear… leaving the “soot”. I know your done with these…. Just a hypothetical question that doesn’t require an answer. Interesting video.

@TheClackShack Жыл бұрын

The finish would likely fall off because the ash is not attached to the surface. I could have engraved, sprayed with cermark and engraved again but in this situation, I wasn’t asked to make them black. They wanted white letters but changed to just engraved.

@chrismonson3581 Жыл бұрын

I’ve been trying for 2 weeks to get my XTool D1 to work. Lightburn won’t find the laser and the cuts and layers section just says “waiting to connect”. The XTool software “creative space” will engrave but won’t “frame”. Makes it pretty useless since I can’t verify size and position if I can’t frame. Any ideas????????

@TheClackShack Жыл бұрын

Did you download and install the config file for the machine? Sounds like it could be a driver issue. If it isn't a Pro model, you may want to download and install laserbox basic just to see if maybe the usb driver isn't in the new software. Just my thoughts.