What Materials Can You Cut (and engrave) with Your Diode Laser (like the 10 watt xTool D1)

What Materials Can You Cut with Your Diode Laser (like the 10-watt xTool D1)? Ever wonder what you can cut and engrave with your diode laser? Well, xTool sent me out a ton of different stuff to try. Come check out the results!

Materials NOT to use a laser on:

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[conandlloyd]

Dude, anyone who starts a video with a quote from my favorite movie deserves a subscribe from me! Great content and love the "Real Genius" reference. I'm now binging your D1 videos because I'm ordering mine in 2 weeks.

[joshandsarahstallings]

15 seconds into your video... I could party with this guy.

[jpark]

SO MUCH INFO out there - I am looking to buy the cutter, based on the material I am cutting. Would you say, from a big picture perspective, does the xTool 'engrave' anodized aluminum, acrylic, wood. I think I have the answer, but before making the purchase I want to be certain I'll get what I need to get with it. I am leaning xtool D1 Pro. New follower - love your stuff so far.

[gleotypes]

Real genius reference. Subscribe immediately.

[jpark]

this is AWESOME - I had been focused on building a material list that included anodized, acrylic, wood and possibly metal. I DIDN"T EVEN THINK ABOUT STONE. Great explanation on the metal

[jasonmorales]

Hi Nick just woundering if a 20W laser can possible etch, not engrave, metal.

[readingcraze]

Great video .
I have one question if I am cutting 3mm or 4mm chipboard or wood and my cutting is very fine . The question is will 20w cut more clean and Sharp than 10w?

[drewbdoo_]

Hey, I recognize that Harry Potter house logo. Almost like I suggested it. Hahaha that did a LOT more than I anticipated.

[hughpitzer]

I'm curious if it can cut flattened out aluminum soda cans? The aluminum on soda cans is super thin. Also, would it be okay to etch designs onto spray painted metal?

[cush]

great vid, what were your settings for the engraving on slate?

[lonewolfcrafts]

Hey Man, watched all your videos and got me hooked. Love the way you do them (you remind me of my father LOL) Currently have a CNC cutting wood. this will add to my hobby. Ordered the Xtool D1 10 watt today using your link to help you out. Keep them coming. Great job.

[mattwarden]

Hey buddy I'm over here in canada been working with my d1 been having a few issues with using other software currently using xcs love your videos but I'm stumped

[bastiansondermann]

Hi, I just discovered your channel. Awesome stuff!! I am very new to the topic of laser engraving. I want to engrave some labels on to a rack panel, which is made of 2mm steel sheet and has a layer of thick powder coat on it. Is this possible with a diode laser and if so, what optical power is required?
Thanks in advance!

[frankfuller]

Hi Nick Thanks for all the help this laser newb really appreciates it! What Xtool would you recommend for doing strictly pictures and portraits? Thanks again

[MrDtoll]

NO! I had that dream!!! they were Dill Pickles!!! I was so

[lydiabeyer]

Great videos. I'm currently trying to engrave a stainless steel zippo that just refuses to mark! I am using the dry moly, xtool d1pro, lightburn, settings are: speed 7 in/min @ 100% power. Do you by chance have any troubleshooting tips on why the metal won't mark?

[IZUnJOY]

I customize Hot Wheels/Matchbox and as wondering if this would engrave or discolor diecast like in the saw blade you showed at the end of this video with an X-Tool D1 Pro?

[anniegrider]

You can actually etch on stainless steel after coating the surface with mustard (or possibly vinegar--haven't tried it yet). My uncoated stainless steel attempt (with just a 5w laser) also caused smooth metal discoloration but the mustard coating actually created a rough surface.

[LordRahl]

Just bought this.. waiting on delivery

[barretthamilton]

I am wanting to cut really think (.010) Brass sheets. Do you think the D1 will do that? What issues might I have? I am assuming I would have to mask the sheet. Wanting to make a Hell Raiser Puzzle Box replica, wanted to do the patterns on the side out of thin brass sheets I can pick up at hobby lobby