Roland DE-3 User Manual

1. Getting Started

User's Manual

2. Basic Operation

3. Basic Engraving

Methods

4. Maintenance

5. Various Engraving

Methods

6. Appendix

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Contents
Contents...............................................................................................................................................................................................	1
Chapter 1 Getting Started.................................................................................................	4
About This Machine.........................................................................................................................................................................	5
Features of This Machine..............................................................................................................................................	5
Part Names and Functions............................................................................................................................................................	6
Front and Interior.............................................................................................................................................................	6
Side.......................................................................................................................................................................................	7
Handy Panel.......................................................................................................................................................................	8
Viewing the Handy Panel Screen...............................................................................................................................	9
Menu List..........................................................................................................................................................................................	10
Main Menu......................................................................................................................................................................	10
File Menu.........................................................................................................................................................................	11
Origin-setting Menu....................................................................................................................................................	11
Chapter 2 Basic Operation.............................................................................................	12
Emergency Stop to Ensure Safety............................................................................................................................................	13
How to Perform an Emergency Stop.....................................................................................................................	13
Canceling an Emergency Stop.................................................................................................................................	13
Switching the Power On or Off.................................................................................................................................................	16
Switching the Power On............................................................................................................................................	16
Switching the Power Off............................................................................................................................................	17
Moving the Tool.............................................................................................................................................................................	18
Terms of Tool Position.................................................................................................................................................	18
Display Example of Tool Position............................................................................................................................	18
Moving to the Desired Position...............................................................................................................................	19
Moving to the Specified Position............................................................................................................................	20
Pausing and Aborting..................................................................................................................................................................	21
Pausing and Resuming Engraving..........................................................................................................................	21
Aborting Engraving.....................................................................................................................................................	23
Chapter 3 Basic Engraving Methods.............................................................................	24
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

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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 4 Maintenance...................................................................................................	66
Maintenance Precautions...........................................................................................................................................................	67
Daily Care..........................................................................................................................................................................................	68
Cleaning after Engraving Finishes..........................................................................................................................	68
Cleaning Inside the Spindle Unit Cover................................................................................................................	69
Storing the Cutter.........................................................................................................................................................	70
Replacing Consumable Parts.....................................................................................................................................................	71
Replacing the Spindle Unit.......................................................................................................................................	71
Replacing the Resin Nose Cone...............................................................................................................................	73
Correction.........................................................................................................................................................................................	75
Distance Correction.....................................................................................................................................................	75
Laser Correction............................................................................................................................................................	75
When Moving the Machine........................................................................................................................................................	78
When the Machine Has Not Been Used for a Prolonged Period...................................................................................	80
Spindle Run-in (Warm-up).........................................................................................................................................	80
Chapter 5 Various Engraving Methods..........................................................................	82
Nose Unit Overview and Precautions.....................................................................................................................................	83
The Role of the Nose Unit..........................................................................................................................................	83
Nose Unit Limitations..................................................................................................................................................	83
When Using Nose Unit................................................................................................................................................	84
Using Various Tools.......................................................................................................................................................................	85
Determining the Item to Create and Required Material and Tool..............................................................	85
Considering Engraving Parameters.......................................................................................................................	87
Using a Diamond Scraper..........................................................................................................................................	88
Using an End Mill..........................................................................................................................................................	97
Using a Character Cutter/Parallel Cutter (without Nose Unit)....................................................................	104
Surface Leveling of the Workpiece Table............................................................................................................................	114
Previewing before Engraving..................................................................................................................................................	118
Checking the Cutting Path of the Tool (Path Preview)..................................................................................	118
Checking the Four Corners of the Engraving Area (Area Preview)...........................................................	119
Checking Any Point on Engraving Data Using a Workpiece (Point Preview)........................................	121
Repeating the Same Engraving..............................................................................................................................................	123
Things You Can Do When Creating Engraving Data........................................................................................................	124
Making Use of Layers................................................................................................................................................	124
Chapter 6 Appendix.......................................................................................................	125
Troubleshooting (Machine Problems).................................................................................................................................	126
The Power Does Not Turn On.................................................................................................................................	126
Initial Operations Are Not Performed or Fail....................................................................................................	126
The Operation Button Does Not Respond When Pushed............................................................................	126
The USB Cable/LAN Cable Has Come Loose during Engraving.................................................................	126

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The Machine Does Not Move When Engraving Data Is Sent......................................................................	127
The Spindle rotates but Does Not Move From Its Position When Engraving Data Is Sent...............	127
The Spindle Does Not Rotate.................................................................................................................................	127
Descent Does Not Stop............................................................................................................................................	128
Loud Noise or Unpleasant Noise during Engraving.......................................................................................	129
Troubleshooting (Engraving Quality Problems)...............................................................................................................	130
Engraving Is Not Performed on the Expected Position................................................................................	130
Cutting-in Depth Is Not Uniform (When Nose Unit Is Used).......................................................................	130
Cutting-in Depth Is Not Uniform (When Nose Unit Is Not Used)..............................................................	130
The Tool Leaves Tracks at Places Where Cutting-in Starts or Where Lines Change Direction.........	131
An Engraved Bottom Surface Is Rough or Burring Remains.......................................................................	131
Engraved Lines Are Uneven or Wavy...................................................................................................................	132
Troubleshooting (Installation)................................................................................................................................................	133
Driver Installation Is Impossible............................................................................................................................	133
Uninstalling the Driver..............................................................................................................................................	137
Installing the Driver Separately.............................................................................................................................	140
Installing the Software and the Electronic-format Manual Separately...................................................	142
Responding to an Error Message...........................................................................................................................................	144
"1000-000*" The % limit switch was not found................................................................................................	145
"1017-0000" The cover was opened during the spindle rotating.............................................................	145
"1023-0000" (RML-1) The number of the parameters is incorrect.............................................................	146
"1024-0000" (RML-1) The parameter is out of range......................................................................................	146
"1025-0000" (RML-1) A wrong command is detected...................................................................................	147
"1029-0000" The spindle experienced an overload.......................................................................................	147
"102A-000*" The spindle experienced overcurrent........................................................................................	148
"102B-0000" The spindle motor temperature is too high............................................................................	149
"102D-0000" The spindle cannot be turned.....................................................................................................	150
"1044-0000" The automatic Z0 setting failed...................................................................................................	150
Locations of the Power Rating and Serial Number Labels............................................................................................	151
Connector Specifications..........................................................................................................................................................	152
Expansion Port.............................................................................................................................................................	152
Machine Specifications..............................................................................................................................................................	153
External View................................................................................................................................................................	153
Work Area......................................................................................................................................................................	154
Workpiece Table Installation Area Dimensional Drawing............................................................................	155
Laser Pointer Irradiation Area.................................................................................................................................	155
Main Specifications....................................................................................................................................................	156

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Chapter 1 Getting Started

About This Machine............................................................................................................................	5
Features of This Machine.......................................................................................................	5
Part Names and Functions................................................................................................................	6
Front and Interior.....................................................................................................................	6
Side................................................................................................................................................	7
Handy Panel...............................................................................................................................	8
Viewing the Handy Panel Screen.......................................................................................	9
Menu List..............................................................................................................................................	10
Main Menu..............................................................................................................................	10
File Menu..................................................................................................................................	11
Origin-setting Menu............................................................................................................	11

4	Chapter 1 Getting Started

About This Machine

Features of This Machine

This machine is a desktop engraving machine. It can be used in a variety of applications such as making personalized gifts and accessories by engraving names and creating signboards and industrial products.

•Accommodates various engraving methods

This machine achieves expressive, high-quality engraving of a wide range of types, from contouring and fill, to hollowing and scribing.

•Outstanding basic performance

The spacious operating area measuring 305 × 230 × 40 mm (W × D × H; 12.0 × 9.1 × 1.6 in.) and the highspeed spindle that turns at up to 20,000 rpm make for rapid engraving.

•Preview function for preventing failures

You can confirm the engraving area in advance using the laser pointer. By confirming which area of the workpiece will actually be engraved in advance, you can perform engraving on any location you want.

•Designed for ease of use

You control machine operation using a handy panel that is separate from the machine. This lets you control the machine from a location affording a clear view of the workpiece and tool. You can also make settings for the machine simply and easily while viewing the display screen on the handy panel.

•Automatic Z control feature

The machine offers an automatic Z control feature that makes possible engraving at a uniform depth, even on workpieces with wavy surfaces.

(Trackable undulation height: gentle undulations of about 1 mm (0.04 in.))

•High levels of safety

A front cover and an emergency stop button are standard features of the machine.

Chapter 1 Getting Started

5

Part Names and Functions

Front and Interior

1

Spindle head*

	2
4	3
	5	6	7

**In this document, the mechanisms around the spindle unit, including the spindle motor, are called the "spindle head." Also, the rotary-axis area inside the spindle unit is called the "spindle."

	No.	Part	Overview
	1	Front cover	To ensure safety, opening this during engraving or spindle rotation
			causes an emergency stop to occur.
	2	Emergency stop button	Press this in an emergency to interrupt this machine's power supply.
			"" P. 13 “Emergency Stop to Ensure Safety”
	3	Workpiece table	The workpiece to be engraved is mounted on this table.
			This is used to perform tool movement and other machine
	4	Handy Panel	operations, and to make various settings.
			"" P.8 “Handy Panel”
	5	Laser pointer	Laser irradiation is applied from here.
	6	Spindle unit	Install the tool here.
	7	Lock lever	This locks or unlocks the spindle head.
			"" P. 62 “Setting the Lock Lever”

6	Chapter 1 Getting Started

Part Names and Functions

Side

Right Side

1

2

	No.	Part	Overview
	1	Power switch	This switches this machine's power on or off.
			"" P.16 “Switching the Power On or Off”
	2	Power cord connector	This is for connecting a power cord.

Left Side

3

4

5

	No.	Part	Overview
	3	LAN connector	This is for connecting a LAN cable.
			"" Setup Guide "Connecting the LAN Cable"
	4	USB connector	This is for connecting a USB cable.
			"" Setup Guide "Connecting the USB Cable"
	5	Expansion port	This is a connector for external equipment.
			"" P. 152 “Expansion Port”

Chapter 1 Getting Started

7

Part Names and Functions

Handy Panel

This is used to perform tool movement and other machine operations, and to make various settings. Close the front cover, then perform the

Display screen

Menus, messages, etc. are displayed here.

"" P.9 “Viewing the Handy Panel Screen”

Operation button

For details, see table below.

Operation button

Functional overview

Notation used in this

document

Menu/Top

Pressing this changes the menu screen. Hold down

[MENU/TOP]

and press this button to return to the main screen.

This executes a selected on-screen item or confirms a

Enter/Pause

selected item or value. Pressing this during engraving

[ENTER/PAUSE]

pauses operation and displays the PAUSE menu.

Holding this down for one second or longer while the

Spindle

spindle is stopped makes spindle rotation start. Pressing

[SPINDLE]

this during spindle rotation stops rotation.

X/Y-axis Origin

This sets the reference point for the engraving position.

Setting/Laser

Hold down

and press this button to switch on and

[ORG.XY/POINTER]

Pointer

off the irradiation from the laser pointer.

Z-axis Origin

This sets the reference point for the engraving position.

[ORG.Z]

Setting

FILE

File

Operates the data in the memory of this machine.

[FILE]

Move

These move the tool forward and backward, and to the left

[ ] [ ] [ ] [ ]

and right.

Z-axis

These move the tool up and down.

[+Z]

Movement

[-Z]

Pressing a Movement or Z-axis Movement button while

Feed/Shift

holding down this button makes the tool move rapidly. This

is also used as a shift key by pressing it at the same time

as other buttons.

This adjusts the movement of the tool and the number of

Dial

rotations of the spindle. You use this to select items and

[Dial]

change settings on the menu screen.

8	Chapter 1 Getting Started

Part Names and Functions

Viewing the Handy Panel Screen
		(Main screen)
	1
	012345678901234567 READY				2
	X	50.00mm	XYZ 100%		4
	Y	30.00mm	S	100%	5
	Z	20.00mm S 5000rpm
	3			6
No.	Part			Overview

When the laser pointer function is turned on, this icon appears. When 1 Laser pointer on/off the laser pointer function is turned on, the current values of the laser

pointer are displayed on the handy panel.

	2	Status display	Displays the status of the machine such as [READY], [BUSY], and
			[PAUSE].
			When the laser pointer function is off, this displays the current values
		Current values of the	of the tool seen from the user origin. When the laser pointer function
	3		is on, this displays the current values of the laser pointer seen from
		tool/laser pointer	the user origin.
			"" P. 39 “Step 2: Setting the XY Origin”

Displays the ratio of change (unit: %) relative to the present feeding 4 Override speed (XYZ) and the spindle rotating speed (S). The override setting

is only displayed during engraving.

5	Spindle load	Indicates the increase in load as the gauge increases to the right.
6	Number of rotations	Displays the number of spindle rotations per minute.
	of the spindle

Chapter 1 Getting Started

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Menu List

Main Menu

Main screen

[MENU]	Turn the [Dial] to move the cursor on the screen or change the setting values.

ЦЧШЩЪЫЬЭЮЯЦЧШЩЪЫЬЭЖшлзкя
ухьлЖЖЖЖЖЖЖЖЖЖЖЖЖЖЖЖЖЖЖЖ	* Press	+ [MENU] to return to the main screen.
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Жйлфълш
ЖыщлшЖхшпнпфЖюя
ЖузйопфлЖхшпнпфЖюя	"" P.20
[MENU]		Press [MENU] to return to the
		previous screen.(*)
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щлъъпфнщЖЖЖЖЖЖЖЖЖЖЖЖЖ	[ENTER]	ЦЧШЩЪЫЬЭЮЯЦЧШЩЪЫЬЭЖшлзкя
ЖхцлшзъпфнЖухкл		хцлшзъпфнЖухкл
ЖщцпфктлЖшльхтыъпхфЖЖЖхф		Æéûú
ЖзыъхЖĀЖйхфъшхтЖЖЖЖЖЖхмм
		ЖцшльплэЖцзъо
ЖхьлшЖзшлзЖЖЖЖЖЖйхфъпфыл
		ЖцшльплэЖзшлзЖЖЖЖЖЖЖЖЖЖ	"" P.63
ЖщъзшъЖулщщзнлЖЖЖЖЖЖЖЖхф
ЖзыъхЖĀЖщлъъпфн
ЖкпщъзфйлЖйхшшлйъпхф		ЦЧШЩЪЫЬЭЮЯЦЧШЩЪЫЬЭЖшлзкя
ЖтзщлшЖйхшшлйъпхф
		зыъхЖĀЖщлъъпфнЖЖЖЖЖЖЖЖЖЖЖ
Æòçô
		ЖыцЖЖЖЫФЦЦĒĒ
Жпфмхшузъпхф
			"" P.64
		ЦЧШЩЪЫЬЭЮЯЦЧШЩЪЫЬЭЖшлзкя
		кпщъзфйлЖйхшшлйъпхфЖЖЖЖЖЖ
		ЖюЖЖЧЦЦФЦЦЛ
		ЖяЖЖЧЦЦФЦЦЛ
			"" P.75
		ЦЧШЩЪЫЬЭЮЯЦЧШЩЪЫЬЭЖшлзкя
		тзщлшЖйхшшлйъпхфЖЖЖЖЖЖЖЖЖ
		ЖюЖЖЖЦЦФЦЦĒĒ
		ЖяЖЖЖЦЦФЦЦĒĒ		Press [MENU] to return to the
			"" P.75
				previous screen.(*)

012345678901234567 READY
LAN	192.168.001.254	[ENTER]
IP
SUBNET	255.255.255.000
GATEWAY 000.000.000.000
MAC	00:00:00:00:00:00

"" Setup Guide

012345678901234567 READY

IP

192 . 168 . 001 . 254

					012345678901234567 READY
					SUBNET
					255 . 255 . 255 . 000
					012345678901234567 READY
					GATEWAY
					000 . 000 . 000 . 000
[ENTER]	ЦЧШЩЪЫЬЭЮЯЦЧШЩЪЫЬЭЖшлзкя
	пфмхшузъпхфЖЖЖЖЖЖЖЖЖЖЖЖЖЖ				ЦЧШЩЪЫЬЭЮЯЦЧШЩЪЫЬЭЖREADY
	ЖщцпфктлЖыфпъЖЖЖЧЯЯЯčЫЦĒ				SPINDLE UNIT
	ЖъхъзтЖэхшсЖЖЖЖЖШШЫЦčШЦĒ				ЖэхшсЖъпулЖЖЖЖЖЖЧЯЯЯčЫЦĒ
			"" P.71		OK	Clear

10 Chapter 1 Getting Started

Menu List

File Menu

Main screen
[FILE]			[MENU]
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мптлЖЖЖЖЖЖЖЖЖЖЖЖЖЖЖЖЖЖЖ						ЦЧШЩЪЫЬЭЮЯЦЧШЩЪЫЬЭЖшлзкя
Жйхця						мптлЖхцлшзъпхфЖЖЖЖЖЖЖЖЖЖЖ
						ЖщъзшъЖйыъъпфн
						ЖщъзшъЖцшльплэЖцзъо
						ЖщъзшъЖцшльплэЖзшлз
						Жклтлъл

"" P.123

Origin-setting Menu

Main screen

[ORG.Z]

[ORG.XY]

ЦЧШЩЪЫЬЭЮЯЦЧШЩЪЫЬЭЖREADY

ORIGIN SET XY
Æþÿ	þ	ÿ
ÆÆþ	ЩЮФЮЮĒĒ

ЖЖяЖЖЧЭФЦЦĒĒ

"" P.39

012345678901234567 READY

ORIGIN SET Z

Z0

Z -30.00mm

"" P.100 "" P.108

•Turn the [Dial] to move the cursor on the screen.

•Use [], [], [], [], [+Z], and [−Z] to change the settings.

•Press [MENU] to return to the main screen.

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Chapter 2 Basic Operation

Emergency Stop to Ensure Safety...............................................................................................	13
How to Perform an Emergency Stop.............................................................................	13
Canceling an Emergency Stop.........................................................................................	13
Switching the Power On or Off....................................................................................................	16
Switching the Power On.....................................................................................................	16
Switching the Power Off.....................................................................................................	17
Moving the Tool.................................................................................................................................	18
Terms of Tool Position..........................................................................................................	18
Display Example of Tool Position.....................................................................................	18
Moving to the Desired Position.......................................................................................	19
Moving to the Specified Position....................................................................................	20
Pausing and Aborting.....................................................................................................................	21
Pausing and Resuming Engraving..................................................................................	21
Aborting Engraving..............................................................................................................	23

12	Chapter 2 Basic Operation

Emergency Stop to Ensure Safety

How to Perform an Emergency Stop

Procedure

Press the emergency stop button.

Operation stops immediately.

Emergency stop button

Canceling an Emergency Stop

Procedure

A Switch off the power switch.

OFF

Chapter 2 Basic Operation

13

Emergency Stop to Ensure Safety

B Turn the button in the direction of the arrows.

The button goes up, and the emergency stop is canceled.

Emergency stop button

C Switch on the power switch.

ON

14	Chapter 2 Basic Operation

Emergency Stop to Ensure Safety

D	When the screen shown below appears after approximately three seconds, press [ENTER/
	PAUSE].
	The spindle head moves to the left of the back of this machine (this movement at the machine's startup
	is called the "initial operation").

Hit [ENTER] key.

Vxxx

* "XXX" indicates the version number of the machine's firmware.

When the initial operation is complete, the main screen appears.

012345678901234567 READY

X15.00mm

Y23.00mm

Z0.00mm S 5000rpm

Chapter 2 Basic Operation

15

Switching the Power On or Off

Switching the Power On

When the machine is connected to a computer, install the driver, and then turn on the power.

""Setup Guide "Installing the Software"

Procedure

A Close the front cover.

B Switch on the power switch.

ON

16	Chapter 2 Basic Operation

Switching the Power On or Off

C	When the screen shown below appears after approximately three seconds, press [ENTER/
	PAUSE].
	The spindle head moves to the left of the back of this machine (this movement at the machine's startup
	is called the "initial operation").

Hit [ENTER] key.

Vxxx

* "XXX" indicates the version number of the machine's firmware.

When the initial operation is complete, the following screen appears.

012345678901234567 READY

X15.00mm

Y23.00mm

Z0.00mm S 5000rpm

MEMO

The factory default setting for the language used for on-screen display is English. For the method to change the display language to Japanese, see the Setup Guide.

Switching the Power Off

Procedure

Make sure the machine is not in operation, then turn off the power switch.

The display screen on the handy panel goes dark.

OFF

Off

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17

Moving the Tool

Terms of Tool Position

This manual uses the following terms to indicate the position of the tool.

Terms				Overview
	These refer to the numerical values that indicate the position of the tool on each of the X/Y/Z axis. They are represented
	along with the axis, and the values are represented as positive or negative numbers.
				(Representation)
Coordinates			X	35.00mm
			Axis		Distance from the origin

The following are the two types of coordinates.

•"Machine coordinates": Coordinates whose origin is a machine-specific origin (machine origin) that cannot be changed.

•"User coordinates": Coordinates whose origin is an origin that can be changed by the user (user origin).

Origin This refers to the origin ("0" position) of coordinates.

X-axis	This refers to the distance from the origin of the X		Z
	axis direction (horizontal direction when the table is	Origin
coordinate				Y
	seen from directly above).
Y-axis	This refers to the distance from the origin of the Y
	axis direction (vertical direction when the table is
coordinate				X
	seen from directly above).

Z-axis This refers to the distance from the origin of the Z coordinate axis direction (height direction).

Display Example of Tool Position

¾¾When the tool has moved from the origin by 50 mm (2.0 in.) along the X axis, 30 mm (1.2 in.) along the Y axis, and 20 mm (0.8 in.) along the Z axis.

Actual tool position

Origin	20 mm (0.8 in.)

50 mm (2.0 in.)	30 mm (1.2 in.)

This tool position is displayed on the handy panel's main screen as shown below.

012345678901234567 READY

X50.00mm

Y30.00mm

Z20.00mm S 5000rpm

18	Chapter 2 Basic Operation

Moving the Tool

Moving to the Desired Position

Screens on the handy panel

Main screen

012345678901234567 READY

X15.00mm

Y23.00mm

Z0.00mm S 5000rpm

Movement along the X, Y, and Z axes with the [Dial] or Movement buttons

When setting the XY origin

012345678901234567 READY

ORIGIN SET XY

XY X Y

X 38.88mm

Y 17.00mm

Movement along the X and Y axes only with the Movement buttons

When setting the Z origin

012345678901234567 READY

ORIGIN SET Z

Z0

Z -30.00mm

Movement along the Z axis only with the Movement buttons

Procedure

A B

Close the front cover and press [ENTER/PAUSE].

Press the Movement buttons or turn the [Dial].

•Each single press of [], [], [], [], [+Z], or [-Z] performs movement by 0.01 mm (0.0004 in.).

•Holding down [], [], [], [], [+Z], or [-Z] performs slow continuous movement.

•Holding down while pressing and holding [], [], [], [], [+Z], or [-Z] performs rapid continuous movement.

•Turning the [Dial] performs movement by 0.01 mm (0.0004 in.) at a time.

The cursor moves to a different axis on the screen on the handy panel. You can change the axis to move by pressing the Movement buttons in advance.

Axis to move Movement buttons

X[] []

Y[] []

Z[+Z] [−Z]

MEMO

This operation cannot be performed while the front cover is open.

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Moving the Tool

Moving to the Specified Position

The spindle head automatically moves to the predetermined position through the operation of the handy panel.

Procedure

A B

C

Close the front cover and press [ENTER/PAUSE].

On the main screen, press [MENU/TOP].

012345678901234567 READY

X	15.00mm
Y	23.00mm
Z	0.00mm S 5000rpm

Turn the [Dial] and select the movement destination.

012345678901234567 READY

MOVE

VIEW POSITION

CENTER

USER ORIGIN XY

			Target for moving to a
	MENU	Movement position explanation	specified location
			LP OFF	LP ON
		This is the left-back position on the workpiece table. You		Tool tip
	VIEW POSITION	use it in situations such as when mounting or removing a
		workpiece, or when checking the state of the workpiece. In
		this manual, this position is called the "view position."
	CENTER	This is the center position on the workpiece table. Use this		LP
		function when replacing the tool, cleaning the spindle unit, etc.
			Tool tip
	USER ORIGIN XY	This is the location where the X- and Y-axis coordinates are "0"		LP
		in the user coordinates. This XY origin point can be changed.
		"" P. 39 “Setting the XY Origin”
	MACHINE ORIGN	This is the location where the X- and Y-axis coordinates are		LP
		both "0" in machine coordinate. This XY origin point is fixed
	XY	for this machine and cannot be changed.

** LP: Laser pointer

D Press [ENTER/PAUSE].

When movement by this operation is performed, to avoid contact with the workpiece, the tool or laser pointer first rises to the highest point along the Z axis, and then moves to the selected position.

E Press [MENU/TOP] several times to return to the main screen.

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Pausing and Aborting

Pausing and Resuming Engraving

This pauses engraving through operation using the handy panel. This also makes it possible to resume engraving at the paused position after an operation such as moving the tool to check the status of the workpiece.

Procedure

A While operation is in progress, press [ENTER/PAUSE].

The tool moves to the upper limit of the Z axis, and then rotation stops.

The following window is displayed.

""P. 22 "When Checking the Status of the Workpiece by Moving the Tool"

B C

012345678901234567 PAUSE

X	15.00mm	XYZ 100%
Y	23.00mm	S 100%
Z	0.00mm	S 5000rpm

If the front cover is open, close it, and then press [ENTER/PAUSE].

Press [ENTER/PAUSE].

The following window is displayed.

012345678901234567 PAUSE

Resume cutting?

Yes No CancelJob

D E

Turn the [Dial] and select [Yes].

Press [ENTER/PAUSE] to confirm.

The main screen appears again and engraving resumes.

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Pausing and Aborting

When Checking the Status of the Workpiece by Moving the Tool

Procedure

A Press [MENU/TOP] several times to display the following screen.

012345678901234567 PAUSE

MOVE

VIEW POSITION

CENTER

USER ORIGIN XY

B C

Select [VIEW POSITION] using the [Dial].

Press [ENTER/PAUSE] to confirm.

The tool moves to the view position at the left side of the back.

""P. 20 "Moving to the Specified Position"

D Press [MENU/TOP] several times to return to the main screen.

The main screen in the paused state appears again.

012345678901234567 PAUSE

X	15.00mm	XYZ 100%
Y	23.00mm	S 100%
Z	0.00mm	S 5000rpm

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Pausing and Aborting

Aborting Engraving

Procedure

A While operation is in progress, press [ENTER/PAUSE].

The tool moves to the upper limit of the Z axis, and then rotation stops.

The following window is displayed.

""P. 22 "When Checking the Status of the Workpiece by Moving the Tool"

012345678901234567 PAUSE

X	15.00mm	XYZ 100%
Y	23.00mm	S 100%
Z	0.00mm	S 5000rpm

B Press [ENTER/PAUSE].

The following window is displayed.

012345678901234567 PAUSE

Resume cutting?

Yes No CancelJob

C D

Turn the [Dial] and select [CancelJob].

Press [ENTER/PAUSE] to confirm.

The following window is displayed.

34567890123 CANCELING

Canceling cutting.

Wait a moment please...

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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

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Checks and Preparation before Engraving

Checking the Flow of Engraving Operation

P. 25 "Checks and Preparation before Engraving"

Check the conditions, material and tool required to start engraving.

P. 26 "Checking Engravable Workpieces"

P. 27 "Determining the Item to Create and Required Material and Tool"

P. 28 "Creating Engraving Data"

Create engraving data using Dr. Engrave Plus.

Determine the design and draw

P.35 "Setting the Engraving Parameters"

P.38 "Starting Engraving"

Set the workpiece and tool, and send the engraving data to this machine.

P. 38 "Step 1: Setting the Workpiece"

P. 39 "Step 2: Setting the XY Origin"

P. 41 "Step 3: Installing a Character Cutter/Parallel Cutter"

P. 51 "Step 4: Checking the Engraving Parameters"

P. 54 "Step 5: Starting Engraving"

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Checks and Preparation before Engraving

Checking Engravable Workpieces

Material

•Acrylic

•Modeling wax

•Aluminum

•Brass

•Wood

•Chemical wood

etc.

Size

Size that can be stably fixed in place.

On this machine, an adhesive sheet is used to fix the workpiece in place. The workpiece can be large and can stick out of the workpiece table, but you must be able to stably fix it in place.

** XY operating range (workpiece table size): Width × Depth: 305 × 230 mm (12.0 × 9.1 in.)

230 mm (9.1 in.)	305 mm (12.0 in.)

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Checks and Preparation before Engraving

Thickness

The thickness must be 40 mm (1.6 in.) or less whereby the height for the tool to avoid the workpiece can be maintained during engraving.

	Thickness of attachable workpieces = 40 mm	Workpiece table
	(1.6 in.)

**The thickness of workpiece that can actually be engraved is restricted by the length of the installed tool, the location where the nose unit is installed and the cut-out amount, and is smaller than the range indicated above.

**When nose unit is used: The maximum distance between the workpiece table and the tip of the nose unit is 38 mm (1.5 in.).

Shape

The surface to be engraved is level.

** When nose unit is used: Gentle undulations of less than 1 mm (0.04 in.) (trackable undulation height).

Determining the Item to Create and Required Material and Tool

In this example, you will create a celebration gift using the following material and tool. ¾¾Material (workpiece): Wood

¾¾Tool: Character cutter ø3.175 (ZEC-A2025)

75 mm (3.0 in.)

40 mm

(1.6 in.)

Congraturations

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Creating Engraving Data

Step 1: Starting Dr. Engrave Plus

Procedure

A B

A B

A B C

Windows 10

Click the [Start] button.

Click the [Dr. Engrave Plus] icon under [DGSHAPE Dr. Engrave Plus].

Windows 8.1

Click the [Start] screen.

On the [Apps] screen, click [Dr. Engrave Plus].

Windows 7

Click the [Start] button.

Click the [All Programs] (or [Programs]).

Click the [Dr. Engrave Plus] icon under [DGSHAPE Dr. Engrave Plus].

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