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xTool F2 aluminium settings

11 tried and tested anodized and bare aluminium settings for the xTool F2, covering anodized. Every recipe here has been run on a real F2 in the L3D workshop before being added, with prep tips and notes where they matter.

Every machine is slightly different. Treat these as proven starting points and always run a small test first.
F2 Infrared

Tactical Belt Buckle

Engrave

51%
Power
601
Speed mm/s
199
LPC
1
Pass
Anodized Vector

Tested on a leather belt.

F2 Blue diode

Fidget Pens (All colours)

Engrave · All colours

99%
Power
301
Speed mm/s
139
LPC
1
Pass
Anodized Vector

May need two passes.

F2 Infrared

Anodized Aluminium Flask (Photo engraving)

Engrave · Photo engraving

94%
Power
88
Dot dur.
511
DPI
1
Pass
Anodized Photo / bitmap · Jarvis
F2 Infrared

Anodized Aluminium Flask

Engrave

91%
Power
801
Speed mm/s
199
LPC
1
Pass
Anodized VectorCrosshatch
F2 Infrared

Anodized Aluminium

Engrave

71%
Power
1001
Speed mm/s
199
LPC
1
Pass
Anodized Vector

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F2 + aluminium: common questions

Why does anodized aluminium engrave so brightly?

The laser removes the coloured anodized layer to reveal the bare metal underneath, so the mark comes out silver white against the colour. It is one of the most forgiving materials to engrave.

Do different anodized colours need different settings?

Mostly no, which is why several recipes here are marked all colours. Very light colours sometimes want a touch more power for even contrast, so test first on a spare piece.

Why do my results look different to yours?

Materials vary between batches and suppliers, machines drift, and focus matters. Treat every number here as a proven starting point, run a small test first, then adjust in small steps.

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