This is a lightweight plastic that resembles metal and is laser safe. The materials thickness is .020 inches. This material engraves black, and has a 3M adhesive on the back.
Posted settings are recommendations only. For best results, it is recommended you attempt a small test area before moving forward with a larger design. Results may vary on each machine due to a variety of factors such as machine type, age, and maintenance.
Recommended Glowforge Settings - Before putting the material in your bed you will need to remove the clear plastic covering on the front. The material should go bronze side up. This material is also lightweight, so using honeycomb pins to hold it in place is a must. You will need to change your focus point to .20. We recommended cutting flexibrass at a speed of 430 and power of 100 settings. When engraving flexibrass we recommend you use a speed of 1000 and power of 30. Engraving flexibrass will show the color on the backside, which is often black.
Recommended 60W Settings - Before putting the material in your bed you will need to remove the clear plastic covering on the front. The material should go black side down. To engrave use 40 Speed 15 Power to cut use 25 speed 30 power.
Please allow a +/- ½ inch variation for length and width sizes, and +/- 10% variation in thickness