P2 Ultra 20W is a compact 1064 nm metal-marking path. It should not be tuned like a standard blue diode P2. Start with conservative test grids, then lock settings only after the exact metal finish is verified.
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Where P2 Ultra fits
- Use it for stainless steel tags, anodized aluminium cards, brass or copper tags, tool IDs, coated metal blanks, and serial plates.
- For surface contrast, a faster metal-marking band can make sense. For deeper marks, expect lower speeds and multiple passes.
Starter metal marking bands
- Stainless steel surface marks can start around 300-800 mm/s with moderate to high power and 1-2 passes.
- Anodized aluminium cards can start around 600-1200 mm/s with lower to moderate power and 1 pass.
- Brass and copper often need slower testing than anodized cards because reflectivity and heat response differ.
Quality checks
- Check contrast after cleaning, not only immediately after marking.
- Use fixtures for small tags and cards so repeat batches stay aligned.
- Do not promise depth or cycle time until a real sample part has passed inspection.
