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HEXA - FLUX Chuck Rotary Start Engraving

FLUX Support Team
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Description

This article will guide you through how to start an engraving task with FLUX Chuck Rotary.
However, it is strongly recommended that you read through the FLUX Chuck Manual before your first engraving.

 

Note:
Please make sure before you start your engraving that the framing function in Beam Studio is used to determine and check if the actual engraving area and size are correct.
(Referring to the Step 16.)

 

Step 1

Please make sure you have the following software and firmware versions to use HEXA's rotary function.

Beam Studio Version 2.4.2 or above (Guide)

 The firmware version 4.3.5 or above. (Guide) 

 

Step 2

Install the HEXA Rotary Stands.

Steps:

  1. Power up and lower the bed to the bottom.
  2. Machine off.
  3. Remove the honeycomb.
  4. Install the stands on the platform bracket.

Video:

 

Step 3

Find the connection cable from the box and insert the cable on the rear-right side of the machine. 


 

Step 4

Install the jaws on the rotary based on the material you will be using.
Please refer to the manual for the jaws installation instructions.
FLUX Chuck Rotary Manual
(*It's recommended to use unwanted material for practicing and testing purposes for the first time.)

 

Step 5

Place the Chuck Rotary with jaws installed on the stands and insert the cable into the device.



 

Step 6

Power up the machine and go to "Hardware Settings" to choose the correct rotary version.

Machine >> Hardware Settings >> Rotary Settings >> Chuck

 

Step 7

Measure your material's diameter or circumference and record it for later use.
(It's recommended to use the material used for practicing and testing purposes for the first time.)

*If your material's diameter is smaller than 25mm (circumference: 78.5mm), please go to Step 7.1.

 

Step 7.1

The focus lens's position has to be changed for engraving smaller material. (Diameter less than 25mm, circumference 78.5mm)

  • Your lens will be on top by default and must be changed to the bottom, as circled below.

  • Please refer to the video below to change the position of your focus lens.

 

Step 8

Grip the material with the rotary and level it.
(Please refer to the Rotary Chuck guide for gripping different shapes.)

 

Step 9

Perform auto-focus for material's diameter above 25mm (circumference: 78.5mm).
*If your material's diameter is smaller than 25mm (circumference: 78.5mm), please go to Step 9.1.
(Auto-focus will not be available for smaller material.)

Steps:

  1. Lower the bed if necessary.
  2. Move the focus probe close to the surface of the material.
  3. Raise the bed to see if the probe can touch the surface.
  4. Perform auto-focus by double-clicking the "AF" button.

Video:

 

Step 9.1

Perform manual focus with the mini leveler that comes with the Chuck Rotary.

  • As the lens has been repositioned in step 7.1, the distance between the nozzle tip now has to be 24mm.
  • The width of the mini leveler is around 24mm.
  • Therefore, place the mini leveler on the material's surface and raise the bed until the leveler reaches the nozzle tip.

 

Step 10

Move the nozzle tip to the center of the area you wish to engrave.



 

Step 11

Launch Beam Studio.

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Step 12

Go to "Document Settings" and make the changes.


1. Change the Working Area to "HEXA".

2. Change the Start From option to "Current Position".
3. For Job Origin, choose the "Center." 
4. Enable the Rotary function.

5. For the Mirror, you must enable the mirror function if your rotary is flipped.
If not flipped, leave it disabled.
(Only available for Ador.)
Default Position
(The top is flat.)

Flipped Position
(The motor is up.)

 

Step 13

Go to "Rotary Setup" and make the changes.

1.
Make sure the Rotary function is enabled.
2.
Choose Chuck for the type.

3.
Input the size of your material measured in Step 7.
(You can input either of the values, and the software will auto-calculate the other.)
4.
You must enable the mirror function for the Mirror if your rotary is flipped.
If not flipped, leave it disabled.
(Only available for Ador.)
Default Position
(The top is flat.)

Flipped Position
(The motor is up.)

 

Step 14

Create an engraving object or import your own.

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Depending on your design, it will usually be rotated 90 degrees to match the same orientation of the material.

 

Step 15

After setting up your design, move the center of the design to the blue line.

 

Step 16

Use the "Running Frame" function to see the path of the engraving.

  • Choose "Framing"  to see the bounding box of the design or file.
  • After clicking "Start",  the laser head will start moving, and the moving path will indicate the engraving area for this task.
  • The starting point is where your laser nozzle's current position.
  • Its path will depend on the "Job Origin" selected in Step 12. When the center is selected, the starting point will be set at the design's center. The center is usually used for rotary jobs.
  • You can move the laser head to change the engraving area until the position is accepted.

 

Step 17

Once you've confirmed the engraving position, set the correct speed and power rate parameters based on your material.

 

Step 18

Close the door and start the task.

 

Step 19

Check the result.

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