Universal Laser Systems X2-600 - Manual (Page 56)

SECTION 5
Options & Accessories
There are several options and accessories available for this laser system. The new 3D Effects option is
now available as a standard feature. The Rotary Fixture, Cutting Table, Air Assist System, Air Assist
Compressor, various Focus Lens Kits, and the Dual Head option are available at additional cost.
3D Effects
The 3D Effects option can be used to create rubber stamps or produce a three-dimensional engraving
appearance on other materials. As an example of how this option works, we will describe how to make
rubber stamps with the laser system.
Rubber Stamps
There are two methods used to create a rubber stamp, the single stamp method and the full sheet
method. In the following examples will show you the step by step method of creating both a single rubber
stamp and a full sheet of stamps.
Single Stamp Method
To create the artwork and engrave only one or a few stamps, set the page size in the graphics program to
something smaller than the full field. Just as an example, we will use a page size that is 8.5 x 11 inches
(215.9 x 292.1 mm) in the Landscape mode. In this way we can output to a paper printer, before
engraving, for proofreading. Make sure that this page size is set up the same in the printer driver. Create
a negative style stamp by drawing a black box slightly larger than the size of the stamp desired. Type in
or add graphics within that area and color them with a fill of white. If you want the laser to cut out your
stamp, draw a red outline box that is the smallest possible line thickness as your program allows.
Make
sure that the red outline is inside the black box by at least .050 inches, otherwise there will be a
little rubber strip of rubber sticking up around the border that will unintentionally appear when
using the stamp.
RED CUT LINE .001" THICK (MAXIMUM)
WHITE FILLED GRAPHIC WHITE FILLED TEXT
BLACK FILLED BOX
MIRRORED IMAGE