Full Spectrum Laser MUSE 3D Operation Manual page 71

Section VII. Operations
Vector Cutting
Vector Cutting
Vector Cutting
Setting Vector Properties
Setting Vector Properties
Setting Vector Properties
When a PDF file is imported into RetinaEngrave v3.0, the program automatically detects it as both a vector file
When a PDF file is imported into RetinaEngrave v3.0, the program automatically detects it as both a
When a PDF file is imported into RetinaEngrave v3.0, the program automatically detects it as both a
and a raster file.
vector file and a raster file.
vector file and a raster file.
Vector Color Vector Color
Vector Color
Tags allow you to create separate vector layers and keep track of them with a unique color. Each
Tags allow you to create separate vector layers and keep track of them with a unique color. Each
Tags allow you to create separate vector layers and keep track of them with a unique color. Each color will
color will match an object in the workscreen. You can set the order of operations by clicking on the
color will match an object in the workscreen. You can set the order of operations by clicking on the
match an object in the workscreen. You can set the order of operations by clicking on the "three dots" and then
"three dots" and then dragging the layer up or down. Objects are then processed from top to bottom.
"three dots" and then dragging the layer up or down. Objects are then processed from top to bottom.
dragging the layer up or down. Objects are then processed from top to bottom.
Setting Vector Power
Setting Vector Power
Setting Vector Power
Power will determine how much power the laser tube delivers. As with speed, power will vary
Power will determine how much power the laser tube delivers. As with speed, power will vary
Power will determine how much power the laser tube delivers. As with speed, power will vary depending on
depending on the wattage of the laser tube and the material itself. You will need to experiment with
depending on the wattage of the laser tube and the material itself. You will need to experiment with
the wattage of the laser tube and the material itself. You will need to experiment with material testing to find the
material testing to find the right speed for your vector cuts.
material testing to find the right speed for your vector cuts.
right speed for your vector cuts.
Setting Vector Current
Setting Vector Current
Setting Vector Current
Vector current is a control unique to vector files. Vector current controls the pulse of the laser. 100%
Vector current is a control unique to vector files. Vector current controls the pulse of the laser. 100%
Vector current is a control unique to vector files. Vector current controls the pulse of the laser. 100% will create
will create constant power for smooth cutting, while lower percentages will add increasingly more off
will create constant power for smooth cutting, while lower percentages will add increasingly more off
constant power for smooth cutting, while lower percentages will add increasingly more off time between pulses.
time between pulses. As always, settings will vary with your tube wattage and type of material. It's
time between pulses. As always, settings will vary with your tube wattage and type of material. It's
best to test on an inconspicuous part of your material before creating your final piece. Once optimal As always, settings will vary with your tube wattage and type of material. It's best to test on an inconspicuous
best to test on an inconspicuous part of your material before creating your final piece. Once optimal
results are discovered for speed, power and current, through material testing, record the settings for
part of your material before creating your final piece. Once optimal results are discovered for speed, power and
results are discovered for speed, power and current, through material testing, record the settings for
each in a materials log.
each in a materials log.
current, through material testing, record the settings for each in a materials log.
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