Engraved Lines Are Uneven or Wavy
Check Action
Is the cutter holder, the cutter holder
mounting screw, or the collet loose?
If the parts around the tool are loose, the tool goes out of control. Tighten
securely.
" P. 41 “Step 3: Installing a Character Cutter/Parallel Cutter”
" P. 104 “Using a Character Cutter/Parallel Cutter (without Nose Unit)”
" P. 88 “Using a Diamond Scraper”
" P. 97 “Using an End Mill”
Is the workpiece rmly secured in
place?
Reload the workpiece so that it does not come loose or slip.
" P. 38 “Step 1: Setting the Workpiece”
Does the tool diameter match the collet
diameter?
If the collet diameter is too large for the tool diameter, engraving will be
performed without the tool rmly secured in place. Use a collet that ts
the diameter of the tool.
" P. 41 “Step 3: Installing a Character Cutter/Parallel Cutter”
" P. 104 “Using a Character Cutter/Parallel Cutter (without Nose Unit)”
" P. 88 “Using a Diamond Scraper”
" P. 97 “Using an End Mill”
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