Laser Marking - Mandala Coin

Introduction

Let’s create a laser marking mandala coin with intricate details! This is a unique and meaningful craft, you can customize it as a thoughtful gift for friends or clients, or offer it as a collectible at craft fairs and markets.

With delicate wraparound patterns and a finely layered mandala design, this coin is truly made to be admired and treasured.

Machine Used

Aurora 8

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Material Needed

A Zinc Alloy Coin

Settings

Laser Marking 1
Speed:500mm/s
Power:40%
Frequency: 50kHz
DPI:1270
Laser Marking 2
Speed:500mm/s
Power:25%
Frequency: 50kHz
DPI:1270

Before your work begins

Step 1: Place the coin

The coin is a flat circle, put it on the plate and keeping it near the center of plate is better, that’s all.

Step 2: Import your mandala coin file and confirm the laser marking settings

Open the file with LightBurn, adjust the design’s size and position to your coin.

Then make sure the laser marking parameters are set correctly.

Step 3: Focus the coin

Focus is the key to success. Once focus is ignored, the results may not be satisfying. Before you start, make sure you have finished focusing. Aurora 8 will automatically adjust in the mandala laser marking.

You can choose from two kinds of focus. The autofocus is as easy as push the AF button on Aurora Lite. And if you prefer manual focus, the focal stick is must in close contact with the coin.

Auto focus

Manual focus

Step 4: Frame the design and start laser marking

When we click the “Frame” , we can see red light show the outline of marking area. It’s safe, and the frame will be on the surface of zinc alloy coin. Once it isn’t, move your coin or design until they are at the same position.

If adjusted, we can hit ‘Start’ and begin Aurora 8’s mandala zinc alloy coin laser marking!

Step 5: Monitor the mandala coin marking process

In case of any incidents, it’s necessary to keep an eye on the laser. Specially be aware of abnormal conditions such as alarms.

Since the laser marking energy is very strong, to ensure security, we recommend you avoid overly gazing at the laser marking, even with the door cap closed.

Step 6: Complete the laser etching

The mandala zinc alloy coin is finally finished, indulge yourself in your creation!

Laser marking metal mandalas produces a lot of powder. After opening the door and picking up your zinc alloy coin, don’t forget to clean the finished coin and the inside of the machine.

Come and Try!

Durable enough to last through years of handling, and precision-ready with laser marking, the mandala coin is a beautiful gift from a retreat, or a token of reflection. With crisp, lasting engravings, each coin becomes a small work of art that carries deeper meaning.

Whether you’re creating a thoughtful gift for a friend, adding eye-catching collectibles to your shop, or designing keepsakes for a wellness event, laser marking turns simple metal coins into timeless treasures full of calm, intention, and personal significance.