Ador Rotary - Start Engraving

Description

This article will guide you through how to start an engraving task after the hardware installation.

If you are looking for how to print with a rotary, please refer to the link below.
Ador Rotary - Start Printing

Step 1

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

Beam Studio Version 2.3.8 or above (Guide)	The firmware version 5.3.3 or above. (Guide)

Step 2

Turn on the machine and install the module.
Refering to the links in the table below for the installation guides of modules.

10W/20W Diode Laser Module	2W Infrared Laser Module

Step 3

Place your engraving object on the rollers.
The available size range for the object is 3mm - 140mm.
For 3mm - 5mm objects, the auto-focus function is not available, so manual focus is required.

Here is a demonstration of how to adjust the rollers of the rotary.
(Simply press and hold the button at the right, and the rollers can be moved freely)

Depending on the shape of the objects, please see the guides below for how to properly place your object: Cylindrical objects, Cone objects, Goblets

Cylindrical objects

Cone objects

Before placing the object, you will have to use the support. Please make sure the wheels on the support suit your object.

Note: Bubble Level App in smartphones can also be an alternative tool to use.

Goblets

Before placing the object, you will have to use the support. Please make sure the wheels on the support suit your object.

Step 4

Perform auto-focus.

10W/20W Laser Module & 2W Laser Module

Raise the module to the top or above your object. Move the probe to the highest surface of your object and lower the module to ensure the probe can reach the surface. Double-press the button or use the panel to auto-focus.

Step 5

Place a piece of tape at the center of your object.
This will be helpful in finding the center of the object when using camera preview and the software.

Step 6

Launch Beam Studio and load your file or image. Set the work area to Ador and enable the rotary function.

Step 7

Set the parameters of the task according to your material and your module.

Step 8

Close the door and perform a camera preview to take a photo. Place your image on the object and rotate it if necessary. Drag the blue line in the middle of your object to set the center point.

Step 9

Start engraving.

Step 10

Check the result.

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