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Test Cutting
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The EGX-30 can perform test cutting to check whether cutting conditions are correct. Test cutting is also recommended to
determine optimal cutting conditions, such as the compatibility of the material and tool, and the cutting speed.
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f the results of test cutting are less than satisfactory, refer to
" About Tools and Materials"
and
" Setting Cutting Conditions"
and redo the settings.
It may be a good idea to use a blank area of a piece of material or an extra scrap for test cutting.
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Check again to make sure that the correct material and tool for the selected mode have been loaded and installed.
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Required Area
Hold down the
SET SURFACE / TEST
key for
one second or more.
Test cutting starts.
Use the
SELECT
key to choose the cutting mode.
15 x 15 mm (5/8 in. x 5/8 in.)
The LED for the selected mode lights up.
Setting Cutting Conditions
Spindle Speed
Faster
speed
Slower
speed
Turn the
rpm
knob on the control panel to change the spindle speed.
Adjust the spindle speed to match the material being engraved. Depending on the material, a spindle speed that
is too fast may cause the material to melt.
NOTICE
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