How Deep Can a Fiber Laser Engrave Slate? | ComMarker B6 60W MOPA Test

Discover how to deep engrave slate coasters with a fiber laser! Using the ComMarker B6 60W MOPA, I test frequencies, pulse settings, and LightBurn’s 3D slice mode to create stunning 2.5D designs in stone. From fossils to sailing ships, see the step-by-step process, results, and tips for getting clean, detailed slate engravings. Perfect for anyone exploring fiber laser projects, slate engraving ideas, or LightBurn tutorials.

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B6 MOPA 20w: https://store.commarker.com/products/b6-jpt-mopa-fiber-laser-engraver?ref=hoffeng

B6 MOPA 30w: https://store.commarker.com/products/b6-jpt-mopa-fiber-laser-engraver?ref=hoffeng

Don’t need the MOPA functionality? Try the B6 Fiber Lasers: https://store.commarker.com/products/b6-metal-fiber-laser-engraver?ref=hoffeng

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See other accessories below (Affiliate Links):

100w Fume Extractor: https://store.commarker.com/products/commarker-fume-extractor-100w?ref=hoffeng

Safety Shield: https://store.commarker.com/products/laser-safety-face-shields?ref=hoffeng

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Thank you to all my Patreons for helping make these videos possible.
Special thanks to my tier 2 and above patrons:
* Aaref A.
* Gábor B.

Christopher Hoffman
Hoffman Engineering
https://www.hoffman.engineering

00:00 Intro
00:41 ComMarker B6 Disclaimer
00:55 Sourcing Slate Blanks for Engraving
01:22 Examining the Slate Coasters
01:45 Setting Up the ComMarker B6 Fiber Laser
02:37 First Frequency Test on Slate
03:12 Surprising Results from Initial Test
03:54 Second Frequency Test – Refining Settings
04:50 Using Height Maps & LightBurn 3D Slice Mode
05:32 Deep Engraving a Dinosaur Slate Coaster
07:09 Engraving a Ship Design in Slate
08:09 Final Results & Conclusion
08:54 Outro & Next Experiments

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