Laser Engraver Forum

I have had a similar issue with a new machine I bought - it drifted in both axis and gave me oval circles in the engrave mode. I eventually traced it down to the stepper drivers which I replaced - I assume they were an early version of the 3DM580 or the firmware wasn't up to date. Anyway, replacing ...

The engraving area is not corner to corner? How much room is needed at the top and left side or all 4 corners?

You better use this laser from time to time. Once or twice a month for few minutes.
Laser is like a car. If you do not use it it goes out of order quicker than during normal use.

Alice

Please allow me to introduce myself. I am an Assistant Prof. in Mechanical Engineering with ten years of teaching experience. Being overloaded with theory, I now plan to give physical shape to some of my ideas. This website has provided me a very enjoyable and informative journey into the domain of ...

I have access to a 60W Epilog and a 100W Trotec. I want to create something like a die or a photopolymer plate for debossing into card stock. To do so I need to cut away large chunks of the die material. But, to keep all of the elements in place, I would like to etch deep into the material, leaving ...