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GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Spacer Puck
A small cylinder that is placed between the work piece and Laser Head to
assist in focusing the laser.
Touch Screen Touch activated full color display.
Vector Art
Art created using vector illustration software programs, such as Adobe
Illustrator
®
or Corel Draw
®
.
Vent Fan
A fan located in the exhaust port that helps draw air out of the workspace.
Also referred to as Onboard Fan.
Work piece
Also called "work" or "material". It is the object to be cut or engraved with the
laser.
Workspace
a) The area inside of the laser unit that is open for work piece placement
and the movement of the Laser Head.
b) A screen in the Dremel LC40 Control Software where a job is created. It
provides a graphical representation of the intended job and its position
relative to the general boundaries of the laser working area.
X-Axis Guide Rails
A set of rails at the rear of the laser bed that allow movement of the Laser
Head to the left or right side of the workspace.
Y-Axis Guide Rails
A set of rails on either side of the laser bed that allow movement of the
Laser Head to the front or rear of the workspace.
INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the world of Dremel Digilab.
Our mission is to mentor you through the
digital fabrication process and share best
practices for bringing your ideas to life.
Laser cutting and engraving are processes
that will invoke experimentation and
persistence. The Dremel team is here to
make your job easier with online tips,
documentation, and live support. The
Dremel LC40 Laser Cutter brings robust
functionality such as network connectivity,
recommended settings for commonly used
materials, and multi-sensor checks. To get
started with the Dremel LC40 Laser Cutter
follow the initial setup routine on the touch
screen to guide you through the hardware
and software setup of the machine.
You can register your Dremel LC40 Laser
Cutter and create a user profile by going to
dremel.com/support/product-registration. Your
profile gives you access to a variety of laser
projects and support. Once setup and
registration is complete, you are ready to
start making.
TOOLS & SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR SETUP
Distilled Water Funnel Scissors Screwdriver
Based on exhaust management method selected you may need the following:
• Building code approved sealant or duct tape • Wire cutters • Exhaust vent hood
• Additional flexible and/or hard duct, elbows and hose clamps.
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