When to [un]Focus Your Laser

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Samcraft is a channel all about educating, inspiring, motivating, encouraging, and sharing the things I've learned since starting my own small business in 2018.

Today on Samcraft I talk about when it is best to purposely un-focus or de-focus your laser. This easy test may be the key to getting better results from your laser. This test works on all diode, infrared, CO2, and fiber lasers!

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[JuliaRusso-vgsy]

I can't sit quietly and enjoy your videos anymore--have to step up and give you a shout out for all the generosity of instruction. And a Southern boy too. Thanks from South Carolina--keep 'em coming!

[guybowers]

Great test to do, and I always enjoy seeing the outcome of the project. It looks like 3 is pretty good, but 6 appears to have a slightly sharper image.

[TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

*Great video Sam!* I always defocus slate and stone by 5mm. This method works really well on photos as well.

[mattsara]

😂🤣😂🤣 when you tossed it up my heart stopped.

[air]

Thanks for the tutorial on this. I haven't tried coasters yet. I hope I get good results on my P2. Great information.

[georgesavage]

Thanks Sam! D1 Pro 20W… Used 1500 mm/min and 50% power at 4mm above focus. Can’t wait for your coaster grid to come out

[otakelblanchemanor]

Agree. When it started on the 3m level, I could tell a difference, it was 'crisper' looking, same with 6... but 9 was just a bit 'fuzzier' looking. Just my observation.

[bonniehollingsworth]

Completely agree, Sam! 3 - 6 is absolutely best.

[johnkubisky]

Great test, i do the same - between 3 and 6 - thanks for the info.

[stevengriggs]

Found my D1 on slate looks the best at 5mm defocused, fun to test, great vid!!

[customartbyt]

Hello Sam. Just found your channel today and have spent quite a bit of time watching some of your laser videos. I really like your presentation method. I am new to the whole laser scene, just bought an Xtool D1 10 watt machine and haven’t used it yet, been working on projects with the CNC. Question, how do you set the XCS software up for engraving multiple items at the same time? I figured you would have to do 1 at a time unless you were cutting them out of a single piece of material?

[DWITD]

Wow, great timing. My D1 Pro is arriving today, and I have coaster orders… thanks for making this video!
Question… How necessary is it to ventilate when burning coasters? I need to bring my production into my basement when the weather turns. Thanks Sam.

[mrsdizi]

Thank you, you are amazing straight to the point and very clear, Question If I find my sweet spot using the jigs as I had to go up to the 9mm. Does that require me to put the jig in everytime I engrave, ? also does this work for the cut focus as well? Thank you

[tomsmales]

Great videos Sam. Only found your site recently. Wish i had found it earlier it would have saved me a lot of headaches. So far you seem to have the answers to most of my questions. No one seems to talk about the how-to and why about laser focus, instead of just using the mfgs settings. Have you done anything with glazed ceramic tiles? I would love to see something about your process. Thanks again for the videos.

[StumblingBumblingIdiot]

Would be neat to compare this output with a ramp test focusing result and see if the ramp test gets you spot on. Great videos, keep em coming!

[terryh]

Another great lesson. Thanks again Sam.

[georgemccombs]

Where did you get the coasters? This looks very interesting.

[blondefoxcreations]

Very interesting. I am going to have to try this test with mine as well. Thanks!

[kathycortez]

Engraving always make something very pretty. I want to order me some. I love your videos they’re always so inspiring. Thank you for sharing. Hugs and prayers much love. Oh and much love to my Angela I know she’s hard-working too

[mikepetitt]

That’s cool really never thought about setting off zero. But ya 6 looks the best to me