Glossary
Defocus
Wider off-focus beam
Defocusing deliberately raises or lowers the head off the focal point to fatten the spot — used for wide score lines, softening acrylic engraves, and some powder-coat removal tricks.
It is a technique, not a mistake, but only when it is on purpose. Note the offset in your settings log so the trick is repeatable.
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