Laser Engraver Flashcards
Adjust thickness of a vector, use menu item:
OBJECT>fill stroke
Our laser engraver is a what
30 watt model
File format to avoid while engraving
JPG
Stroke size to cut
0.001”
Important setting in Adobe Acrobat before engraving
Actual Size
How many pixels does a 1”x2” raster image saved at 300dpi contain?
180,000 pixels
Type of plastic that is stocked
acrylic
room ventelation
needs to be on
exhaust blower
needs to be on
laser engraver
needs to be on
Image format that can be scaled with no loss of quality
SVG
Mode for cutting job
Vector
Mode for engraving job
Raster
To create a vector outline from an image
PATH>Trace Bitmap
To find/edit dimensions
FILE>document properties
Make grayscale bitmap into B&W
FILTER>COLOR>lightness-contrast
Engraving properties
- resolution: 300 DPI
- job type: Raster
- raster setting: based on material
- piece size: match PDF dimensions
- options: check Auto Focus
- options: uncheck Send to Manager
- click OK, check preview, click print
Printer
Epilog Engraver WinX64
Cutting properties
- resolution: 300 DPI
- job type: Vector
- raster setting: based on material
- piece size: match PDF dimensions
- options: check Auto Focus
- options: uncheck Send to Manager
- click OK, check preview, click print
What should be turned on when cutting flammable materials?
compressor
Task plate size
18” by 12”
