Using a Rotary Attachment

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

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