NJIT Makerspace Trotec Speedy 400 Flexx Bedienungsanleitung
Trotec Speedy 400 Flexx Quick Start Guide
Trotec Speedy 400 Flexx
Quick Start Guide
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Work Flow
● Import graphics to CorelDRAW template
● Prepare graphics for laser cutting/engraving
● Set appropriate Material and Power settings using Job Control
● Use Job Control to select job and adjust laser position
● Use focus tool to focus lens on workpiece
● Start cutting/engraving job
● Job completion
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Definitions
● CorelDRAW: Vector-compatible graphic software
● Vector graphics: infinite-resolution graphics represented by points and paths
○ Example file types: .ai, .svg, .eps, .dxf
● Raster graphics: finite-resolution graphics represented by dot matrix of pixels
○ Example file types: .jpg, .png, .bmp, .gif
● Supplies
● Lens of choice
● Lens focus tool
● Beam expander(s)
● Water spray bottle
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1 - Open Your Cut/Engrave File
● Open CorelDRAW.
● Use “File” > “Open” “File” > “Import” to open your file
● We recommend placing the file onto our “Workspace.cdr” file, a template with the
dimensions of the work bed to ensure your cut/engrave fits.
○ “Workspace.cdr” file is a read-only file that represents the usable area of
the Rayjet 50 engraving/cutting bed. This document is used as the
workspace for importing other graphic document files.
For raster/vector
files from
Corel/Adobe
software, use “File”
> “Import”
For 2D DXF File(s)
from CAD Software,
use
“File” > “Open”
For PDF Drawing
File(s) from CAD
Software, use “File” >
“Open”
- Press the “Enter” key
to place the file at the
center of the
workspace. -NOTE:
that only vector files
(.ai, .svg, .eps, .dxf)
are suitable for cutting
-Select correct units
and scaling
-Click “OK” if
prompted to
substitute missing
fonts
-Use Pick tool to
pick and delete
any
unwanted text and to
copy/paste lines to cut
to the “Workspace.cdr”
template.
-When prompted for
how to import text,
click “OK” since the
text is part of the
drawing title block, not
the actual part to be
cut.
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2 -
Manipulate Objects
● Use the Pick tool to select objects or groups.
● Use the Shape tool to select individual paths or points.
● Use the dimensions section of the toolbar to adjust scale of selected objects:
○ Set exact dimensions or use the percentage to scale object size
○ Be sure “Lock Ratio” padlock button is enabled, so that objects scale uniformly with
original aspect ratio maintained
●NOTE: PNG raster files may need to be mirrored to achieve proper engraving
result, to accommodate for a software bug (confirmed on Rayjet 50’s)
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3 - Prep Vector Paths
● For Cut lines:
○ Select the vector lines that should be cut
○ In the Object Properties tab, adjust the line thickness and line color ●
Lines must be set to “Hairline” thickness and RGB RED (255,0,0)
● For Engrave lines:
○ Select the vector lines that should be engraved.
○ In the Object Properties tab, adjust the line thickness and line color ●
Adjust to your desired thickness and set color to RGB BLACK
(0,0,0)
CUT Settings ENGRAVE settings
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4 - Printing Job from Corel
● After adjusting in the Object Properties tab, open the Print Dialog with “File” >
“Print”
●In the “General” tab, set “Printer” to Trotec Enjraver v11.0.0 and “Page” to Use
printer default
● Access the
“Layout” tab
○ In “Reposition images to:”, select top left corner
● Return to the “General” tab, click “Preferences”
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5 - Preferences Panel - Properties
● In the “Print” tab, select your material and specification
● Keep all other default settings as is
● When done, click the “JC” icon at the lower right corner and return to the Corel
Printing Job
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6 - Job Control
● When done with all settings in the Corel Printing Job screen, click “Print” at the lower
right corner, and the Trotec Job Control screen will pop up
● In the top left corner, adjust the Lens, Material, and Material Thickness ○ Make sure
that the lens being used corresponds with the lens in the Job Control; ask Makerspace
staff if you’re unsure
● In the “Job” panel on the right, click on your job to bring it into the Job Control
workspace
○ Jobs are ordered by date - most recent jobs will be at the top
● In the lower right corner, click on the power plug icon to connect the Job Control to the
laser
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7 - Choosing the Best Lens
●The name “Flexx” indicates that the machine has two lasers: a 120 watt CO2
laser, and a 50 watt Fiber laser
○ The CO2laser is well suited for engraving and cutting plastics and organic
materials. The Fiber laser is well suited for engraving metals and for
marking metals and plastics.
●The NJIT Makerspace has five lenses available for the Speedy 400 laser, each
with a different focal length.
○ There are 3 configurations (shown as “Component Stacks”) for the lenses
on the Speedy 400. The components that make up each stack include the
lens and the beam expander(s).
●Be sure to change your lens in the Job Control! It is located in the top
left corner where you’ll also be able to adjust Material and Material Thickness
See following pages for the Lens Comparison Guide (pg. 10) & Lenses and
Associated Components Guide (pg. 11 & 12)
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Lens Comparison Guide
Laser
Type
CO2Only
CO2Only
CO2Only
flexx
(CO2or Fiber)
CO2Only
Depth
of
Focus
No Graphic
Provided
(interpolate)
Laser
Spot
Size
No Graphic
Provided
(interpolate)
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