Using laser engraving and cutting, the process is as simple as printing on paper using a computer and printer. You can use a variety of graphics processing software, such as CorelDraw, in Win98/Win2000/WinXP environment. Scanned graphics, vectorized graphics and various CAD files can be easily "printed" into the engraving machine. The only difference is that printing applies toner to the paper, while laser engraving shoots the laser onto almost all materials such as wood, acrylic, plastic, metal, and stone.
Laser engraving can be divided into dot matrix engraving and vector cutting according to different engraving methods:
◆ dot matrix carving
Dot matrix engraving resembles high definition dot matrix printing. The laser head oscillates left and right, each time engraving a line consisting of a series of points, and then the laser head simultaneously moves up and down to engrave a plurality of lines, and finally constitutes a full-page image or text. The scanned graphics, text and vectorized graphics can all be carved using dot matrix.
◆Vector cutting
Unlike dot matrix engraving, vector cutting is performed on the outer contour of the graphic. We usually use this mode to perform penetrating cuts on wood, acrylic, paper, etc., as well as marking on a variety of materials.
The performance of an engraving machine is mainly determined by the engraving speed, engraving intensity and spot size.
◆Engraving speed
Engraving speed refers to the speed at which the laser head moves, usually expressed in IPS (inches per second), which results in high productivity. Speed is also used to control the depth of the cut. For a particular laser intensity, the slower the speed, the greater the depth of the cut or engraving. You can adjust the speed with the engraver panel or with your computer's print driver. In the range of 1% to 100%, the adjustment range is 1%. The advanced motion control system of the Hummer makes you get super-fine engraving quality when you are carving at high speed.
◆Engraving strength
Engraving intensity refers to the intensity of the laser that strikes the surface of the material. For a particular engraving speed, the greater the intensity, the greater the depth of the cut or engraving. You can adjust the intensity with the engraver panel or with your computer's print driver. In the range of 1% to 100%, the adjustment range is 1%. The greater the intensity, the greater the speed. The depth of the cut is also deeper.
◆ spot size
The beam spot size can be adjusted using lenses of different focal lengths. Small spot lenses are used for high resolution engraving. Large spot lenses are used for lower resolution engraving, but for vector cutting, it is the best choice. The standard configuration for the new device is a 2.0 inch lens. Its spot size is in the middle and is suitable for all kinds of occasions.
The general engraving machine can engrave the following materials: wood products, plexiglass, metal plates, glass, stone, crystal, Corian, paper, two-color plate, alumina, leather, resin, spray metal.
