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Technical Library: Using Vector Color Mapping to Vary Speed and Power
For this exercise, we'll be using the driver's Vector Color Mapping feature to set up a window for an architectural model file.
For this sample, we want to cut all the way through the inner panes of the window, but the thin line around the outside of the window we just want to mark on the surface of the wood in vector mode. To do this, we'll need to send these lines to the laser at a lower power.
Check out the flash demonstration of this technique by
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The Color Mapping feature in the latest print driver (7.05 or above) features six different preset colors (but you can set up to 10 more of your own!) We'll use two of the preset colors to differentiate the speed and power we use to cut the different lines.
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First we'll set up the lines we want to cut all the way through the wood. We only want to do this on the inner panes of the window, so with the inner lines of the image selected, right click on the red swatch on the color palette to set the line color to red.
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Next we'll set up the lines we want to lightly cut through just the top of the wood. With the outer vector line selected, right click on the green swatch on the color palette.
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Print the file to the laser and set your raster settings and piece size as you normally would. We’ll change the cutting speed and power settings in the Color Mapping box.
On the Advanced tab, click the check box next to Color Mapping to enable the settings.
Click on each color in the Map List and change the speed and power on the right side of the screen to your vector speed and power you want to use. Finally, click the Modify button to save your settings.
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Print the file to the laser, and you're done!
Try this feature with your own files and see how you can use the Color Mapping feature to improve your projects!
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