Has anyone tried a thin aluminum on the laser cutters? I don’t plan on anything thick nothing bigger than a 1mm!
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The laser cutters will not cut metal.
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I have seen people try to etch aluminum blocks and even with the power cranked up it doesn’t even leave a mark 
You’re welcome to try! It’s not forbidden, just not productive.
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When she says crank the power up, do stay within the limits given during the laser machine authorizations. Do not set it to 100%.
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There’s a chance that attempting this will damage the lens or the lens coating. The energy will be reflected.
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There is a way to safely engrave metal with the laser, but it takes a special spray paint that’s ridiculously expensive.
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Our co2 lasers will not cut any metal ! And polished metal can reflect beam back into laser causing expensive damage ! A 150 watt co2 laser with oxygen attachment will cut steel and stainless steel but only up to 18 gage i have done this, it will not cut brass, copper, or aluminum ! The new enclosed gantry style Diode lasers 40 to 70 watts will etch, engrave, leave deep marks and cut most metals, but not super fast for any production ! Fiber lasers are a better choice but unless fully enclosed are a danger to everyone who enters the room !
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