Universal Laser Systems PLS3.60, Руководство по безопасности, установке, эксплуатации и базовому обслуживанию

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Section 9-3
Section 9
Advanced System Operation
From the Universal Control Panel menus and buttons to focusing, loading and unloading materials, this
section covers the actual laser engraving and cutting process for the advanced user.
Printer Driver Controls
Definitions and Terminology
Vector Graphic:
An image generated from mathematical descriptions that determine the position,
length, and direction in which lines are drawn. Vector graphics are composed of fills and/or outlines.
Fill:
A color, bitmap, fountain, or pattern applied to the interior area of a vector graphic.
Outline:
The line that defines the shape of a vector graphic.
Bitmap:
An image composed of grids of pixels or dots.
Motion System:
The mechanical/electrical system that delivers the laser beam by moving the
focusing lens directly above the application material.
Laser Beam Delivery Method (Mode):
Three distinct ways the laser system can deliver the laser
beam to the application material called raster engraving, vector marking, and vector cutting.
Raster: The process where the laser beam makes a series of bi-directional, horizontal
scan lines to produce an image. Fills and Bitmaps are automatically raster engraved
by the laser system.
Vector: The process where the laser beam follows the path of the outline (if present)
of the graphic.
Marking:
Setting the laser power low enough to only penetrate the surface of the
material.
Cutting: Setting the laser power high enough to cut all the way
through the material (if the material can be cut).