u/AntiqueDifficulty24

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Glock stippling with fiber lasers, starting settings from users running 50W and 60W JPT/MOPA fiber lasers.

⚡ 50W JPT Fiber Laser (150mm lens, Zigzag pattern)

  • 4000 speed
  • 50% power
  • 90 kHz
  • 0.025 line spacing
  • 29° rotation
  • 3 passes

⚡ 50W JPT Fiber Laser (175mm lens, Crosshatch)

  • 2500 speed
  • 50% power
  • 190 frequency
  • Cross hatch auto rotate
  • 0.04 line spacing

⚡ 60W MOPA Fiber Laser (150×150mm lens, Deep Engraving)

  • 1500 speed
  • 55% power
  • 100 kHz
  • 200 Q Pulse
  • 0.09 line distance
  • 45° scan angle
  • 10 passes
  • 90° increment

Clean pass:

  • 3000 speed
  • 25% power
  • 300 kHz

Tips from users:

  • Always test on sacrificial frames or PMAGs first — newer Glock polymer batches (2024+) can react differently to laser heat.
  • Use air assist to reduce residue and prevent polymer melting.
  • Lower power + higher speed usually works better than slow, high-power passes.

Resources & Guides:

reddit.com
u/AntiqueDifficulty24 — 7 days ago