Note:
- Only 5W UV galvo source supports inner engraving, which is not included in the package of xTool X1 and requires separate purchase.
- The actual interface may vary. Refer to the interface displayed in the xTool software.
Read before starting inner engraving
Before you begin, please complete the following steps for physical machine setup:
- Switch the lens: For details, visit Install and Recognize the Field Lens to learn how to do it.
- Install the positioning piece for UV inner engraving: For details, visit Install the positioning piece for UV inner engraving.
- Perform glass focus calibration and glass engraving positioning calibration for the first-time inner engraving.
- Prepare and measure the material: Prepare your glass and take precise measurements of its length, width, and height.
1. Material Selection
Please be advised that not all transparent glass is suitable for inner engraving. To achieve optimal results, you must use K9 optical crystal glass. For detailed specifications, please visit: A Guide to Glass for Inner Engraving
2. Introduction to the Inner Engraving Processing Area for xTool X1
1. Connect xTool X1 to the software
Go to Operate xTool X1 with xTool Software and follow the steps. Make sure the device is connected successfully.
2. Preparations before processing
(1) Install the positioning piece for UV inner engraving and place the glass properly.
(2) Close the lid of xTool X1.
3. Select a processing mode and material
(1) On the right panel, select Inner engraving as the processing mode.
(2) Follow the on-screen tips, check whether the positioning piece is well seated, and click Placed and Confirm.
Note: The first installation will trigger a calibration prompt. Click Start Calibration to ensure that the positioning piece is well seated.
(3) Under Mode, select the material and click Apply.
Note: After you select a material from the material list, the software will automatically set the laser processing parameters. The default settings apply to xTool materials. You can adjust the settings based on your needs. If you select user-defined material, you need to set the processing parameters yourself.
4. Select the processing type
(1) Click Inner Engraving Settings in the right panel.
(2) In the Select Mode dialog box, click Single Engraving. Then, click Next.
If you need to process a single piece of glass, click here for detailed instructions.
(3) Prepare for the inner engraving:
- Select the Secured checkbox after you properly install the positioning piece.
- Apply masking tape to the bottom of the glass. Make sure that the masking tape fully covers the glass bottom.
- Select the Taped checkbox.
- Click Next.
(4) Enter the precise dimensions of your material according to the on-screen prompts. Then, click Finish.
5. Design a processing object
(1) You can import or design a processing object from the left bar.
(2) Place the object onto the material according to the real-time captured image.
(3) Click the object and adjust it with tools on the top panel.
Note: You may switch the viewing mode of the material to better decide the object position.
6. Set parameters
Click the object and set parameters in the right panel, including power, speed, and more.
7. Start processing
(1) In the bottom right corner of the software, click Preview and you can preview the processing results.
(2) Click X at the upper-right corner to return to the canvas.
(3) In the bottom right corner, click Process to start processing.
Note: You can also click ... near Process to set the processing path, start point, kerf direction and more.
(4) In the Check before processing page, follow the precautions and instructions on the right panel. If everything is ready, click Start.
(5) Press the button on xTool X1 to start processing.
(6) Wait until the processing is completed.
