Pin Table; Direct Import (Software Accessory) - Universal Laser Systems VLS2.30 User Manual

Pin Table

The Universal Pin Table is designed to eliminate certain
scorch marks and other defects which may occur when
cutting acrylic, wood or other sensitive materials using
conventional laser cutting tables. By using specially
coated aluminum pins to elevate the material being
processed, the Universal Pin Table greatly reduces the
amount of laser energy reflected back into the material
from the table surface.
The Universal Pin Table consists of a modular 12" x 12"
base with an energy absorbent coating, sixteen
supporting pins to elevate the material, and four fixture
pins for material positioning. The base contains magnets
which allow for quick and accurate alignment with
additional Universal Pin Tables. Pins slide snugly into the
pin slots in the base (arranged in a grid with 1" intervals)
and can then be locked in place with screws from bellow
for high-volume jobs.
Installation
1. Place base against rulers on material processing table. Place additional pin table bases against first
base, magnets will secure them to each other when oriented correctly.
2. Place rounded pins as needed to support material to be cut.
3. Place taller squared pins to form stops to locate material if desired. Pin table photo illustrates an
example setup with support and stop pins.
4. Place material to be processed on pins.
5. Focus on top of material surface.

Direct Import (software accessory)

Direct Import is a software add-on that allows you to import PDF and DXF files directly into the Universal Control
Panel.
Installation
1. Open the System tab of the Universal Control Panel.
2. Click the "Activate" button.
3. Check the box for "Direct Import Package"
4. If you have already purchased Direct Import, click "Activate Direct Import Package" in the popup window
that appears and follow the on-screen instructions. If you have not yet purchased Direct Import, you have
the option of evaluating Direct Import for 30 days at no cost.
Operation
1. From the Universal Control Panel viewer tab, click the folder icon next to the job list.
2. Click "Add"
3. Select the file you would like to import. The options available to you will vary depending on whether the
file is in PDF format or DXF format.
4. This will launch a file selection dialogue box from which a PDF or DXF file can be selected to import and
convert to a job in the job queue.
Options available for PDF files:
• All strokes as vectors – converts all vector information in the file to vector laser paths, regardless of
vector color or thickness. All vectors which are not blue in color will be converted to red "cut" vectors
when the materials database is used. If the manual tab of Laser Interface
can be selected for each vector color.
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