LX2 can be used with the Rotary Extension to engrave regular cylindrical objects. The machine needs to be equipped with a Riser Base to support the use of the Rotary Extension.
1. Assemble the Riser Base
Refer to the Riser Base User Manual for detailed instructions on how to use the Riser Base with LX2.
Ensure that the LX2 and Riser Base are securely installed with the M3*12 screws. If not properly assembled, the machine cannot start material processing.
2. Assemble the Rotary Extension
For detailed assembly steps, please refer to the Rotary Extension instruction guide or the latest user manual.
3. Place and connect the Rotary Extension
Step 1
Measure the diameter of the cylindrical material to be engraved, and insert the Base Plate into the appropriate slot according to material thickness.
The Riser Base provides four levels to support materials of varying diameters. The following is a list of engraving ranges:
| Object level | Raise level | Supported Diameter | Height Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | Cannot be used with the Rotary Extension. | ||
| Level 2 | 0mm < d < 55mm | ||
| Level 3 | 0mm < d < 104mm | ||
| Level 4 | 33mm < d < 130mm |
Step 2
Place the Rotary Extension positioning block.
Step 3
Insert one end of the USB-A to USB-A Cable (25 cm) into the Rotary Extension, and the other end into the machine's USB port. Then attach the Rotary Extension to the positioning block.
Step 4
Turn on the machine's power. After the Rotary Extension and the machine are powered on, the Rotary Extension indicator light will turn blue, indicating that the connection is complete.
4. Start Processing Cylindrical Materials
Step 1: Switch to Rotary Extension Mode
(1) Connect to the machine and set the processing mode to "Rotary Extension" on the right side panel.
(2) For your convenience, simply input the material's diameter or perimeter, and the software will automatically generate the other value. The white area on the canvas shows the engravable space, while the gray area indicates the unprocessable, out-of-bounds section.
(3) Use the Rotary Extension to fix and clamp the material.
- To lock the angle of the Rotary Extension, align the white dot on the chuck with the arrow indicator and press the lock button. The lock button can be used to fix the starting position and prevent accidental movement.
- Then rotate the "chuck turntable" to adjust the gripper diameter to clamp the material.
- Finally, after clamping the material, release the "lock button". After the button is released, the chuck head can rotate normally when previewing the engraving, otherwise, it will affect the subsequent engraving.
Step 2: Set the Laser focus
Automatic measurement
(1) Click the camera icon in the top right corner of LDS software to refresh the background.
(2) Click the "Auto Measure" button, position the cursor over the material, then click to start the automatic measurement process.
Make sure the Distance Sensor is not extended before automatic measurement.
If you notice that the yellow reference line is misaligned with the Rotary Extension and the center of the material, this is a normal occurrence. The purpose of the camera background is to facilitate the use of the "Auto Measure" function. Unlike when the Base Plate is installed directly on the LX2, using a Riser Base and inserting the Base Plate into any of its levels will introduce a degree of perspective error in the camera background.
Manual measurement
When engraving cylindrical objects with a small radius and short length (such as rings, pens, etc.), we recommend using manual measurement. In such cases, the camera background may not be accurate enough, making the "Auto Measure" function prone to failure.
(1) Position the Laser Module above the material manually by hand, then use a ruler to manually measure the distance from the material surface to the bottom edge of the Laser Module.
(2) Enter the value into the Distance parameter in the upper-right corner of the software.
In the main menu on the upper left corner of the software, opening the settings page can switch the length unit (mm/inch).
Step 3: Design the processing objects
Create or import the design you want to engrave in the left side toolbar. Adjust its size and angle as needed.
Step 4: Set processing parameters
Select the object and set the processing parameters on the right side panel.
Step 5: Preview the processing area
(1) Click the "Preview" button in the bottom right corner of the software.
(2) Click "Preview." The machine will begin tracing the processing area. In Rotary Extension mode, the laser module will only move in the X-axis while the Rotary Extension turns the cylinder, allowing you to preview the outline of your design on the cylinder.
(3) After confirming the processing area, click "End Preview". If the processing area is not accurate, you can adjust the processing object in the software canvas and then preview it again.
Step 6: Start processing
(1) Click "Process" in the bottom right corner.
(2) The processing preview interface simulates the movement path of the laser during engraving. If you're already familiar with it, you can skip this step and start engraving directly. Click "Process" in the bottom-right corner.
(3) Make sure the top lid of LX2 is closed and press the device button to start processing.