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Engraver Option
Fixed mode
Using the engraver in the fixed mode is similar to operating the Sabre with the
router motor. The spindle is locked so that it cannot move vertically and the tool
cuts at a fixed depth disregarding an uneven material surface.
When the cutter moves through the material with an uneven surface at a fixed
depth, two things happen as shown in the illustration:
some areas of the engraving are deeper than others with respect to the
material surface
some of the engraving lines or strokes are wider than others as the cutter
moves deeper into the material with respect to the surface
The fixed mode is most appropriate when:
the consistency of the cutting depth is not critical, as in clean out or cut out
types of engraving
reverse engraving (engraving the back of material which will be viewed
from the front)
nose cone scuffing may be a concern on softer material. In this case, setting
the nose cone about 1/4" (6 mm) above the material surface in the fixed
mode prevents the cone from contacting and scuffing the material surface.
The material must be firmly secured to the table surface if you set the nose
cone above the material surface.
To operate the engraver in the fixed mode, refer to "Setting up and initializing
for different types of engraving" on page 14.
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