XTool F2 Ultra laser: Skillnad mellan sidversioner

You can start a new project, open an existing one, or "explore" the xTool marketplace (there are LOTS of nice, free designs to use) - on the network drive, there is a folder for laser designs, available for anyone to use; Please feel free to add your designs to the folder, with a descriptive name. xToll studio project file extension is '''.xcs'''

xTool Creative Space (XCS) supports the following file formats for import:

 

Please use  the ribbed square plate to place material on, especially when you are learning this machine.

'''ALWAYS CLOSE THE SAFETY COVER!'''

DO NOT RUN IT WITH THE COVER OPEN! While it is useful when using larger material, it is an extreme safety issue, until we come up with a safe setup for handling bigger materials, please do not attempt to use it open.

 

 

 

 

 

 

In this case, you're advised to first test your material with a parameter array to identify desired colors, then record and save the corresponding settings for consistent, high-quality output.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

'''Power 30–75%, Speed 100–1000 mm/s, Lines per cm 5000, Pulse Width 2 ns, Frequency 1950 kHz'''

 

Once you’ve mastered color engraving, an even more advanced technique is using the laser to reshape the surface of the material to control how light is reflected, diffracted, and absorbed—creating stunning holographic effects.

 

This effect is achieved by engraving extremely fine lines on the metal surface, hundreds of times thinner than a strand of hair. These microscopic lines act like a tiny diffraction grating. When light hits the surface, it is diffracted and interferes, splitting white light into its spectrum of colors—much like a prism. As the viewing angle changes, different wavelengths of light reach the eye, producing a dazzling, multicolored shimmer that shifts with perspective.

 

You need to use '''304 mirror-finish stainless steel''' for this project. Only a highly reflective surface can effectively reflect the diffracted light and create a clear holographic effect, while brushed or matte finishes make this difficult to achieve.

 

This file requires '''engraving mode'''. Be sure to tap '''Auto Focus''' first, then manually add 1 mm to the focus distance. This process is called defocusing, and it’s essential for achieving the holographic engraving effect. '''We recommend a defocus of 1–2 mm''', though the exact value may vary depending on your machine, so test multiple times to find the best setting for your setup.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Descend at the z-axis: