DGSHAPE DE-3 - Chapter 3 Basic Engraving Methods

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Chapter 3 Basic Engraving Methods
Checks and Preparation before Engraving..............................................................................25
Checking the Flow of Engraving Operation ............................................................... 25
Checking Engravable Workpieces .................................................................................. 26
Determining the Item to Create and Required Material and Tool ...................... 27
Creating Engraving Data................................................................................................................ 28
Step 1: Starting Dr. Engrave Plus .....................................................................................28
Step 2: Creating a Shape .................................................................................................... 30
Step 3: Loading an Image ..................................................................................................31
Step 4: Entering Text ............................................................................................................ 33
Step 5: Setting the Engraving Parameters ................................................................... 35
Step 6: Saving Engraving Data......................................................................................... 37
Starting Engraving ........................................................................................................................... 38
Step 1: Setting the Workpiece ......................................................................................... 38
Step 2: Setting the XY Origin ............................................................................................ 39
Step 3: Installing a Character Cutter/Parallel Cutter ................................................ 41
Step 4: Checking the Engraving Parameters .............................................................. 51
Step 5: Starting Engraving ................................................................................................54
Other Basic Operations .................................................................................................................. 56
Adjusting the Tool Feeding Speed and the Number of Rotations
during Engraving (Override) ............................................................................................56
Attaching the Vacuum Adapter ....................................................................................... 58
Setting the Lock Lever ........................................................................................................ 62
Changing the Operation Mode ....................................................................................... 63
Setting the Avoidance Height of the Tool to Match the Workpiece Shape ..... 64
Chapter 3 Basic Engraving Methods