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Clean Your Laser Machine and Make It Last Longer

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One of the things that I preach to those that run laser machines is that dirt is your enemy. A dirty machine is susceptible to many issues. These can include a clogged drive which can create slippage in the pulley and cause jagged letters, reduced power due to dirty mirrors or lens, or a dirty rail which can impede bearing life. Laser machines use very high end parts. For example the lens and mirror systems are of very good quality – quality of high end camera optics. Dirt on these parts can greatly reduce the quality and speed of your output on your laser. And because these parts are high quality they are expensive to replace.
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My Plotter File (.plt) Has Bad Curves

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Although I see less and less use of the .plt file for import I still occasionally get questions on using the .plt or plotter. One of the common issues when importing or exporting a plt file is that the curves will break down and not be smooth. This can be easily resolved by increasing the curve resolution in the export filter. Note this same issue was prevalent when I used to get files from AutoCad where the 0′s are more a hexagon shape

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Doing a Belt Change on an EX Laser Machine

November 8, 2009 Epilog Lasers No Comments
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Doing a Belt Change on an EX Laser Machine
By Mike Clarke
Jun 8, 2003, 21:33

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Doing a Belt Change on an EX Laser Machine

Changing an X drive belt is quite easy on the EX laser system. This file walks you through it.

Tools Needed
• Philips (Star) screwdriver
• Stapler
• Allan Wrench
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Setting Rotary Position to Home on a TT or Legend

November 8, 2009 Epilog Lasers No Comments
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Setting Rotary Position to Home
By Epilog
Aug 24, 2003, 16:51
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Setting Rotary Position to Home Upon completing the installation procedures for your Rotary attachment, you will want to ensure that your home position is aligned correctly. The following will guide you through this alignment. The Red Diode Pointer 1. Using the left and right arrow keys on your LCD Display, select the SETUP button the LCD Display. The Diode Pointer projects a red beam of light, which will pin point the home position of your rotary attachment. 2. Using the down arrow keys, scroll down to the “Diode Pointer” and select “Yes” by turning the round knob on the display to the right. Press “Enter”. … Continue Reading

Using a Rotary Attachment

November 7, 2009 Epilog Lasers 2 Comments
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Using the Epilog Rotary Attachment

Files

http://www.engrave.ca/files/mug_template_v8.cdr
http://www.engrave.ca/files/mug_template_with_different_turns_v8.cdr
http://www.engrave.ca/files/mug_template_with_no_turn_v8.cdr
One of the more intimidating techniques to learn on the laser engraver is how to use the rotary attachment. This help file should help eliminate any misgivings you may have.

1. If your table is not lowered than lower it down about 5 inches
2. Turn the power off to the machine
3. Plug in the rotary machine (the plug is under the left side of the machine (EX or LX and the front of the machine on the TT).
4. Turn the machine on.
5. The machine will know that the rotary attachment is plugged in and the X axis will settle over the attachment – see Figure 1.

Figure 1

Figure 1

6. Place your glass item in the attachment. Now the big question is where do I place my image? To answer this let us look at setting up the image in CorelDraw first. … Continue Reading

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