Full Spectrum Laser MUSE 3D Operation Manual page 69

Section VII. Operations
Engraving
Engraving "Rastering"
Engraving
Engraving, also called Rastering, is the process of creating a surface image on material without cutting through
Engraving, also called Rastering, is the process of creating a surface image on material without cut-
the material entirely (aka vector cutting).
ting through the material entirely (aka vector cutting).
Setting Engraving Properties Setting Engraving Properties
Clicking an object (design image) in the workspace will allow you to access that object properties tab. Clicking an object (design image) in the workspace will allow you to access that object properties tab. The
The software will identify if the object is a vector or an engravable object and present the appropriate
software will identify if the object is a vector or an engravable object and present the appropriate properties
properties window. To show the properties of an engravable object, click the object.
window. To show the properties of an engravable object, click the object.
Setting Resolution
Setting Resolution
The resolution of your engravings can be controlled by the DPI (Dots Per Inch). DPI options include
The resolution of your engravings can be controlled by the DPI (Dots Per Inch). DPI options include 250, 500,
250, 500, and 1000. The more dots per inch, the higher precision and quality of your images, while a
and 1000. The more dots per inch, the higher precision and quality of your images, while a lower DPI will
lower DPI will process and engrave faster.
process and engrave faster.
Remember that with a higher DPI (1000), the laser is in contact with the material for a longer period
Remember that with a higher DPI (1000), the laser is in contact with the material for a longer period of time and
of time and may result in deeper engravings than with a lower DPI (250). Speed and power should be
may result in deeper engravings than with a lower DPI (250). Speed and power should be compensated for
compensated for different DPI settings. The software's default resolution is set to 250 DPI.
different DPI settings. The software's default resolution is set to 250 DPI.
Setting Raster Power
The power settings determine the output of the laser tube. A 100% power setting will create
Setting Raster Power
a deeper engraving while lower settings will create more surface level engravings.
The power settings determine the output of the laser tube. A 100% power setting will create a deeper
Setting Raster Speed engraving while lower settings will create more surface level engravings.
Speed settings determine how quickly the laser head will move. For faster engravings,
100% is ideal. Lowering the speed will allow you to create deeper engravings, as it allows the laser Setting Raster Speed
beam to be in contact with the material for a longer period of time.
Speed settings determine how quickly the laser head will move. For faster engravings, 100% is ideal. Lowering
the speed will allow you to create deeper engravings, as it allows the laser beam to be in contact with the
material for a longer period of time.
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