Slate plaque — photo engraving
Bright image engraving on dark slate. Contrast comes from power, resolution and image preparation.
Curated starting pointStarting point, not a result guarantee
Context used for this setting
Context used for this setting
- Machine
- CO₂ gantry laser 60 W
- Laser technology
- CO₂ gantry
- Nominal power
- 60 W
- Material
- Slate
- Thickness
- 5 mm
- Goal
- Photo engraving
Starting values
Starting values
Do this
- Lay the plaque flat and secure it against movement.
- Clean it dry with a microfiber cloth after the job.
Avoid this
- Do not cool the hot plaque immediately with a wet cloth.
Check before you start
Check before you start
Extract dust, check the surface for coatings and supervise the job.
- Unknown surface coatings may release fumes when heated.
Approach the result safely
Approach the result safely
Start on a comparable scrap piece. Change one parameter at a time and document the result before moving to the final workpiece.
Prepare the photo in greyscale and tune contrast with a test strip at the edge.
Sources and confidence
Sources and confidence
Curated starting point
- Confirmations
- 1
- Updated
- August 20, 2026
- Shared by
- Meykt curation
Similar settings
Similar settings
Laser engraving
Beech 3 mm — fine lettering
Dark, readable lettering with little depth. A starting point for nameplates and gift sets.
- Power
- 28 %
- Speed
- 320 mm/s
- Passes
- 1
Laser engraving