Example Job 2 - Rotary Engraving - Vision Engraving & Routing Systems Express User Manual

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depending on the whether the engraving is acceptable. Note - be careful not to set the depth of cut
greater than the material thickness. This will cut completely through the material and potentially cut into
the t-slot table.
For a detailed example of running an rotary engraving job, please see the following section.
4.5.1

Example Job 2 - Rotary Engraving

In this example, a sign will be made using engraver's plastic. The piece is pre-cut and measures 4
inches x 6 inches (100 x 150 mm).
Note - In this application, it is highly recommended to use the Vacuum Chip Removal System as
described in the Optional Accessories section. The process of engraving or cutting plastics, acrylics,
sign foam and wood, produces a significant amount of debris that can clog the nose cone and/or get
trapped between the nose cone and the material, which will cause engraving/cutting depth
inconsistencies as well as potentially scratch the surface of the material. The Vacuum Chip Removal
System significantly reduces these problems and provides for a cleaner work area.
As with Example Job 1, the first step is to set the plate size in the Vision Express software.
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