What is EngraveLab?
EngraveLab software provides professional, engraving-specific design and production tools for shops of all sizes. Uniquely developed features simplify and streamline complicated high-value production requirements such as Braille signage, photo to laser conversion, and 3D engraving.
How do you prep photos for laser engraving?
- Step One – Start with a High-Quality Image.
- Step Two – Crop to Perfection.
- Step Three – Remove the Background.
- Step Four – Convert the Image to Grayscale.
- Step Five – Edit Your Photo However You Choose.
- Step Five Alternative – Color Indexing.
- Step Six – Sharpen Your Image.
- Step Seven – Convert and Export.
What is the best file format for laser engraving?
For laser engraving acceptable file formats include the following: TIFF, BMP, JPG or other Raster images that are 1-Bit black and white camera ready artwork. No Gray scale. Should be in a minimum of 300 DPI resolution.
How do you make a photo engravable?
How do I prepare a photo for engraving?
Can you cut paper with a laser cutter?
Paper represents one of the most suitable materials for laser cutting. That’s because it quickly evaporates during cutting, making it easy to process. The laser cutting technique applied to paper combines high precision and speed, especially useful for the mass production of complex geometries.
How do I make an engraving file?
Laser Engraving a Logo
- Step 1: Start Your Design. Open your program and create new file (OPEN-NEW FILE), use the TEXT tool and write the word you want to engrave.
- Step 2: Transform Letters Into Objects. Image 2.
- Step 3: You’re Almost Done!
- Step 4: Transform Your Objects Into 1 Object.
- Step 5: Your File Is Ready to Go!
How do you vectorize an image to laser cut?
Use the Image Trace tool Head to the Object dropdown > Image Trace > and select Make. If you zoom in now, you’ll see that the image no longer loses quality as it’s now a vector graphic. In the Image Trace pane, you’ll find some additional presets that can be used based on the type of raster image you’re converting.
Why choose engravelab?
Uniquely developed features simplify and streamline complicated high-value production requirements such as Braille signage, photo to laser conversion, and 3D engraving. EngraveLab supports virtually all laser as well as rotary engraving devices available on the market. EngraveLab comes in a variety of configurations to meet your needs.
Which engraving software should I use?
The true professional’s choice for engraving software, EngraveLab Pro includes all of the features found in the other EngraveLab packages in addition to high end design and production features, including interactive 3D preview with STL file import, 3D carve tool pathing, true shape nesting, and industry-standard braille signage creation.
Can I watch engravelab videos on YouTube?
Check out dozens of EngraveLab Videos on our YouTube Channel! You can also find our general support playlist here! If playback doesn’t begin shortly, try restarting your device. Videos you watch may be added to the TV’s watch history and influence TV recommendations. To avoid this, cancel and sign in to YouTube on your computer.
Can I use engravelab laser with my leetro™ controller?
Users can rely on EngraveLab Laser for all projects start to finish. Note- EngraveLab Laser and Laser “L” edition both include an identical feature set with “L” Edition uniquely designed for laser engravers using Leetro™controllers. Read more…