xTool M1 Ultra / Anodized aluminium

Anodized aluminium on xTool M1 Ultra

guide engrave
Test on scrap first. Settings are starting points from the linked source.
Machine
xTool M1 Ultra
Laser type
diode
Wattage
20W
Material
Anodized aluminium
Operation
engrave
Power
52%
Speed
60 mm/s
Passes
1
Line interval / DPI
100 lines/cm
Notes
Starting values from Laser Generator xTool chart (compiled from xTool published examples and maker charts). Test on scrap; focus and air assist not specified.
Source: Laser Generator (compiled from xTool examples + community) · 2026-10-31
Summarized from the linked source. Always test on scrap before production runs.