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The mark is too light on steel.

GM 20W MOPA troubleshooting from the Monport laser FAQ.

Problem

The mark is too light on steel.

Solution

Check focus, slow the speed, increase power, and use suitable frequency/pulse width. For black annealing, use settings that heat rather than ablate.

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