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GLOSSARY OF TERMS
RESOURCES
Term Definition
Air Assist
Air delivery system that helps to control flareups. Air is supplied by the Hex
Box™.
Alignment Laser
An additional laser diode whose beam results in a red dot that is used to
help align the mirrors.
Auto Array
A software function that creates a grid of the desired size by repeating the
selected image.
.bin File
A binary file format used to save and load workspace projects to and from a
computer.
Cut
Also called "vector", used for cutting through work piece. This function
requires a vector, or line file to execute.
Design Software
Graphics editing software used to create and manipulate images for laser
cutting and engraving.
Engrave/Etch
Function, also called "raster", used to darken or remove the surface of a
material, rather than cut through it. This function requires an image file to
execute.
Exhaust The fumes and smoke generated during laser fabrication.
Resource Description Location
Quick Start
Guide
Provides an illustrated walkthrough of
how to un-box the Dremel LC40 Laser
Cutter and start a job.
Printed version is located in
the box with the Dremel
LC40 Laser Cutter. It is also
available on
digilab.dremel.com/support/
laser-support
Dremel LC40
Laser Cutter
LCD Interface
Provides step-by-step instructions for
setting up the Dremel LC40 Laser Cutter.
Also allows control of the Laser Head, run
recent jobs, and adjust machine settings.
On the Dremel LC40 Laser
Cutter machine
Dremel LC40
Control
Software
Provides the interface for setting up,
saving, and sending cutting and engraving
jobs to the Dremel LC40 Laser Cutter.
Enter the IP address of
the Dremel LC40 Laser
Cutter into the browser.
Dremel
Website
Access project inspiration and
downloads, Dremel product information,
and customer support.
dremel.com
DigiLab
Website
Access information about Dremel DigiLab
products, education projects, and more.
digilab.dremel.com
Dremel
Customer
Support
Contact Dremel for product support,
maintenance, and service.
1-844-437-6533
dremel.com/digilab-support