To go through and infill every single enclosed area in these small complex designs would be a nightmare, as I’d have to trace over the design with small boxes and other shapes in LaserDRW, well nigh impossible to do accurately and VERY tedious.Įven though the process above seems rather Neanderthal it does give me parts the correct size, it’s just that the machine insists on cutting twice. Its rather clunky but since LaserDRW won’t import dxf files directly it’s the only way I can get what want cut to the right dimensions. So I export them as bitmaps from my CAD software and then get the correct size by referencing them against a dimension line that I draw in LaserDRW, with some trial and error. I wish I could import them as dxf files but that’s not possible in LaserDRW. On the solid infill, that’s tricky for my designs as they are derived from CAD files of complex shapes. The laser is generated via a water-cooled tube in the back of the machine, reflected off of the 3 mirrors on the movable gantry, and focused using a fixed 12mm lens before cutting or engraving the material placed inside of the machine. The ‘hairline setting’, is that an instruction, and where is it? If you have a screenshot of the recommended setting and dialog box I’d appreciate it. In the last article we guide you trough the first cut or engraving.Ĭlick here to read the complete article about first run.Thanks for the replies. LaserWeb / CNCWeb 4. The more the merrier, small tank will get you above the preferred temperature quicker.Ĭlick here to read the complete article about watercooling. To open our file, created in Inkscape, we need to click on Open Design File and then locate the correct file. This will instruct the K40 to ensure it is in the home position and it confirms there is a connection between devices. You need the parts delivered with your machine, aswell as a tank to keep your coolant in. Open the Whisperer application, and then click on Initialize Laser Cutter. Bought a Chinese laser (100W 600 X 400 blue and white) Received CorelDraw 7, Corel laser and laserdrw. It offers some basic editing and designing and is a Windows-only based software. The latest version of LaserDRW 2013.02 is 2013.2, released on. (the driver that it appears is engraving. I tried to install the driver that is included with the CD and it appears driver install failure. I bought a K40 machine, got it last week. It was checked for updates 126 times by the users of our client application UpdateStar during the last month. DenisseBazbaz (Denisse Bazbaz) May 4, 2018, 9:15pm 1. There are integrations available for both Inkscape and CorelDRAW at this point in time. LaserDRW 2013.02 is a Shareware software in the category Graphics Applications developed by LiHuiyusoft Co., Ltd. Working Area (maximum size of material that can be cut/engrave): 3020 30cm x 20cm. I have looked all over the internet and forums regarding my issues but haven’t had much luck so I thought I would try writing the issue on the forum. LaserDRW is the standard software that is distributed with K40 laser engraver machines and can be used as a stand alone application or an integration. Engrave on hard material (metal / hard plastic): Dot Peen. Marking metal plate only: 20W Fiber Laser. Mount the exhaust fan on the back of the machine, use tape to make it air tight to the machine.Ĭlick here to read the complete article about exhaust Watercooling Cut both Metal & Non-metal: 300W CO2 Laser. I tested my CorelLaser & it works still (CorelDraw x7 with CorelLaser plugin 2013.02). Check out our picks for the best laser engraver & laser cutter software. Prepare good for the alignment with time and temper, hide the wife/man/kids and have some alone time, this will test your temper to never before seen levels □Ĭlick here to read the complete article about aligning the mirrors. 3 I just checked mine, Windows 10 Pro, version 1511, OS Build 10586.589 & my updates are all up to date. The Best Laser Engraver & Cutter Software of 2023. This is one of the most important steps, and also the one who will make you say words not written in the bible. LaserDRW and CorelLaser is attatched, i would suggest using CorelLaser, less bugs and problems.įirst install Corel Draw included on the CD, after that install the CorelLaser addon and you are done. On the CD delivered with your machine you have the software needed. Some machines arrives with a tube of silicone, this is used to isolate the connectors on the laser tube when/if you need to change it. This guide is made from the standard configuration and products coming with the machine when you order it.įor more information about upgrades and optimizations, check out the other categories to the left. First thing to do before you try anything with your laser is to check the electrical wiring in the machine – see this article about Electrical warning.
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