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[classic68chevelle]

ok i appreciate all the help from everyone so i will try and see if ican get my project done.

[classic68chevelle]

so what should i put next time

[dklgood]

Click on the category names and there is an explanation of what the category is for. Anything related to non Proofgrade materials goes in Beyond the Manual. When you need help because your machine is not functioning properly post in Problems and Support. Everything Else is a catch all.

[classic68chevelle]

ok cool thank you

[CMadok]

This is a link to two threads I bookmarked for settings for 2-color plastics. I think they are both for 1/16th" thick. Both sets of settings work well. I would suggest reading through the entire threads since they post updates and pictures and refinements along the way.

Refined settings for 1/16" 2-color acrylic (like from Inventables)

I had a project that required this stuff and found I was not happy with my existing settings. I made some improvements and discovered some other tips along the way. You can get some really nice results with this stuff, but it does need some care. [image] Engraving Best results: Speed 1000, Power 15, LPI 675 Notes: As has been said, the plastic masking that comes on the product makes a gooey mess in engraving. I experimented with paper masking too–forget it. Getting through the masking take…

Engrave on 2-color acrylic

A recommendation is to stand 6 or 10 foot away and see if the signage looks okay. That is a thing with signs. We are looking at them right there in our lap, but others will be a distance away. As to parameters: I use a lot of the two color for earrings and signs and have some real accurate ‘ballpark’ numbers for it. Engrave – 1000/60 @195 0.060 Score – 300/15 0.060 Cut – 225/100 0.060 (if seems to not quite cut – try 225/full). Some colors like teals, some blues, and especially red seem to…

I’ve made a lot of items with settings from both threads.