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      Comprehensive Guide to the Laser Tools Menu in LightBurn

      Optimize Your Laser Operations with Advanced Tools and Wizards

      The Laser Tools Menu in LightBurn provides advanced tools, tests, and wizards for optimizing laser operations, configuring accessories, and improving product quality. Menu options vary depending on the type of laser you have selected, such as Gantry (GCode/DSP) or Galvo lasers.

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      Key Features of the Laser Tools Menu

      Print and Cut

      Aligns your current LightBurn project to a previously output design using target locations. This feature requires a properly homed Gantry-style laser with an accurate motion system.

      Calibration Tools

      Calibrate Camera Lens

      Corrects for lens distortion to produce accurate camera overlays for the LightBurn Workspace.

      Calibrate Camera Alignment

      Aligns a camera capture to the LightBurn Workspace and laser coordinate system by engraving and tagging markers.

      Calibrate Galvo Lens

      Marks a test pattern for measuring and compensating for distortion in uncalibrated Galvo lenses.

      Rotary and Cylinder Setup

      Rotary Setup

      • Shortcut: Ctrl / Cmd + Shift + R
        Configures parameters for using a rotary attachment to engrave cylindrical objects like tumblers and bottles.

      Cylinder Correction Setup

      Adjusts designs to account for surface expansion on cylindrical objects, enabling marking without a rotary.

      Taper Warp

      Compensates for differences in diameter between the top and bottom of a cylindrical object during engraving.

      Testing and Optimization

      Focus Test

      Generates a test pattern to determine the optimal focal height for engraving, requiring a machine with a controllable Z Axis.

      Interval Test

      Creates a test pattern to identify the best line interval for engraving based on speed and power.

      Material Test

      Generates a grid of varying combinations of Speed, Power, Interval, and other device-dependent variables to find the best settings for a material.

      Galvo-Specific Tools

      Repeat Marking

      Configures Galvo lasers to use rotating or linear axis tables for repetitive marking on parts.

      Feeder Setup

      Opens the auto-feed settings dialog for configuring Ruida or Trocen controllers with auto-feed devices.

      Advanced Positioning

      Center Finder

      Finds the center of circular objects or objects described by a circle diameter, aligning the laser to three points on the object.

      The Laser Tools Menu in LightBurn is essential for users seeking to optimize laser operations and achieve precise results. With tools for calibration, rotary configuration, material testing, and more, this menu equips you with everything needed to take your laser projects to the next level.