How to Use XTool M1 to Engrave Cups

Using the Xtool M1 and Rotary we are going to be able to engrave our names or other graphics into cups.

Xtool M1

Ra2 Rotary

Cup

Turn on Xtool M1 and plug into mac laptop

Open Xtool Creative space

Set XCS to Laser Cylindrical

Change the settings to use Chucks

Measure diameter of cup with caliper ( if cup is tapered measure in the middle of where you want to put the image)

input the diameter of the cup you measured with the caliper. (make sure you input into the diameter box and perimeter will auto calculate.)

Make sure rotatory is in place and plugged in (rotary should be nearby or in the machine)

Place the cup in chucks and tighten with  tool( let the red light land on the middle of the cup and make sure the rotary is straight.

if cup is tapered level the cup using the tiny level and placing shims under the rotary 

you can move the shims further down to increase the height.

Once the cup is level we need to check the distance if clicking the ruler doesn't bring up the option to use manual measure, simply turn off the laser so you can move the head directly over the cup and use the small ruler placed on the cup to measure to the top of the head. ( when the there's a light behind it its much easier to see what exactly the distance is as it will be whichever mark is dark)

If you want to add an image click image in the top left and navigate to your image. For text simple click text on the left bar and type in your text

set line near the center of the cup and make sure image is fully on the lit side

Click the graphic and Set settings to 100 power and 200 speed

click off the graphic double check settings and click start

Click start again and close the lid then

Press button on Xtool