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The side of the xTool M1 that excites me most is that it might probably engrave tumblers! Of all of the machines I’ve (I’ve lots of them! 😂), no different machine can engrave tumblers.
Earlier than we get began, remember to test again on the different tasks I’ve already shared. Don’t neglect: xTool offered me the machine for overview functions. The experiences and opinions are my very own.
So, let’s check out find out how to create an engraved tumbler with xTool.
Tutorial: Engraved Tumbler with xTool M1
- Take away the underside of the xTool by eradicating the 5 screws.
2. Measure round your tumbler with the included tape measure. The included tape measure provides you settings for the curler, chuck, and rotary attachment. Pay attention to every of the settings.
3. Place the chucks below every nook of the machine with the letter on the tape measure going through up. The machine must be raised as a result of the laser must be a sure distance from the merchandise to be engraved. The one means to do that is thru elevating the machine.
If you happen to don’t wish to use the included chucks, xTool additionally sells a riser base.
4. Place the rotary attachment contained in the machine with the rollers adjusted to the letter proven on the tape measure. Join it to the xTool.
5. Utilizing tape and a marker, measure and mark each the highest and the underside of the place you need the engraving to start out.
6. Place the on the rotary rollers. Utilizing the included degree, you’ll have to degree the floor of the tumbler. Since my tumbler has a slight taper, I take advantage of the included help. Leveling with the help is simple: Flip the knob till the bubble traces up within the degree.
7. Activate the xTool and open the software program. As soon as the machine connects, you’ll see a barely distorted view of the your tumbler.
8. The yellow line down the middle of the software program is vital: That is the place the engraving will begin. So, you’ll wish to line up the marker traces you made with the yellow line by shifting the tumbler and rollers. After I reside it up, I don’t open the lid, I simply attain below the machine – then click on ‘Refresh’ within the software program.
9. Modify your art work.
10. Within the xTool software program, click on ‘Auto Measure’. The machine routinely measures my tumbler as 25.6mm. That is the gap between the tumbler and the laser. (Bear in mind the dialogue above about rising the machine? The laser beam is strongest proper on the 30mm mark.)
Within the occasion the merchandise gained’t measure, obtain a measuring software from xTool. To make use of the measuring software, lower it out, then place it on high of the merchandise to be measured. Measure to the highest of the laser unit and manually enter the worth.
11. Modify the settings within the software program. I used 100% energy and velocity 70. Course of the design.
12. Take the tumbler out of the xTool and rinse it off.
Enterprise Use
Do I feel you would use the xTool M1 to engrave tumblers to promote in your craft enterprise? Sure! You may engrave tumblers with firm logos, names, bride/groom, sports activities groups, and extra.
There are lots of prospects for engraved merchandise with the xTool, as a result of the product doesn’t have to suit contained in the machine. This implies you would engrave baseball bats or rolling pins, amongst lots of different issues.
Tomorrow, we’re wrapping up this xTool sequence with a dialogue on the Glowforge versus the xTool.