Isolate Text This initial engraving looks good, but the text portion could be deeper! We can isolate the text to improve the result. Turn off the camera. Ungroup your artwork. Select the text and Separate by Selection. You’ll see two processes listed now. Turn off the photo process. Adjust Settings (...)
Use Print Merge to Customize Multiple Items
Import Data Here we have a series of name badges to engrave and cut on the laser using print merge. First we’ll need to pull in the list of names. Select File > Print Merge > Create/Load Print Merge Click Import File and navigate to your .csv, .rtf, or (...)
Precisely place artwork using the IRIS Camera
Artwork Setup Here we have a graphic we want to engrave on a blade of knife, which we can do by using the camera. In the Laser Dashboard, using the camera, we can see the knife blade placed in the laser. Start by clicking the Copy Background Image (...)
Using Registration Marks to Cut Preprinted Acrylic Keychains
Setup Files Here we have a sheet of keychains to cut out of an acrylic sheet we had preprinted with the flower design. In CorelDRAW, you can also see the file we printed, along with the four registration marks printed at the corners of the design. First, we’ll turn (...)
Creating a 3D Sphere Design for Laser Engraving
Setup the Artwork Here we have a snowflake design that we’ve replicated in an offset grid pattern to be transformed into a 3D sphere design. Select the design and drag it into the Symbols tab. Name the design And set the export type to graphic. Delete the (...)
Removing Adhesive Backing from Acrylic
Spray Backing Spray the adhesive backing with Pure Citrus air freshener and let it sit for 30 seconds. Peel Backing Now the adhesive backing should be quick and easy to remove from your acrylic. Wipe Clean Wipe off the remaining residue and you’re ready to engrave or (...)
Cleaning Your Optics
Cleaning the Lens Tube Optics To begin the procedure of cleaning your optics, with the machine powered on, select the Jog icon. Then use the joystick to move the laser head toward the front and middle of the machine to provide you easier access to the lens assembly. (...)
Cleaning Your Optics
Cleaning the Focusing Lens Optics The mirrors in the periscope housing are enclosed, and will likely require cleaning less often than the other components of the optics system. Let’s start by jogging the laser assembly toward the front of the machine for access to the optics, then we’ll turn off (...)
Laser Alignment – Maker / Edge / Pro
Turn On To begin the laser alignment procedure, power on the laser. For the following procedures, the table will be broken into four (4) positions. Each position is identified by its relative distance to the laser source and corresponds with the mirror to adjust for that position. Three of the (...)
CO2 Laser Alignment – Fusion Pro 32 & 48
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Focus Calibrations – Fusion Maker, Edge, and Pro
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Fiber Alignment – Fusion Pro 32 & 48
This guide provides step-by-step instructions for performing precise laser alignment on the Fusion Pro CO2 and Fiber laser systems. Proper alignment ensures optimal engraving performance and reduces the risk of hardware damage. Whether you’re troubleshooting a drop in laser power or aligning after maintenance, this document will walk you through (...)