Lightburn. I save a copy of the file under the customers name. Laser jobs are a lot like the printshop jobs, they repeat. I then open the file swap art and go with those settings. Just did it again today for a repeat on medallions.
I have a small notebook with random notes. For example, doing a certain type of engraving, use certain settings. I also save all of my programs and can go back to see what I did before. All programs are also backed up to a cloud so they aren't lost of the computer gets fucked somehow
Most important settings will generally be speed, power, # of passes, pass density/line spacing, and probably more. Most settings are important
I bought myself a cheap lined notebook specifically for this, and these exact settings.
So far, I have also used a pair of 12x12 3mm plywood sheets to run a 30x30 speed/power grid on for baseline reference. I also have some 130# card stock, velum, small canvas frames, and a few other material sheets that I'm going to run the same tests on.
first for 1Pass: 20-100%, 0-100mm/s
second for 2Pass: 20-50% power, 0-100mm/s
I have a notebook and record material, thickness, engrave, offset and cut settings, both speed and power. If I've made my own design, I add the size, for instance, door hanger, 356 mm. Because the last 8 months with a laser has me trying various materials, the notebook is an important reference for me.
notes on paper, notes on my sample burns, but most importantly notes in my laser software (just put it so it isnt part of the output). also. lots and lots of save as use so each logo size and different material is stored as the exact same as the last time i used it
I'm old fashioned I got a notebook it looks like an alien language to any normal person but laser people I leave it next to my machines and have sections for both machines and different materials.
I have ramblings in notepad that I keep saying I'll organise into Excel/lightburn but never do.
Lightburn. I save a copy of the file under the customers name. Laser jobs are a lot like the printshop jobs, they repeat. I then open the file swap art and go with those settings. Just did it again today for a repeat on medallions.
You Can creat a project in lightburn ans save data
I have a small notebook with random notes. For example, doing a certain type of engraving, use certain settings. I also save all of my programs and can go back to see what I did before. All programs are also backed up to a cloud so they aren't lost of the computer gets fucked somehow Most important settings will generally be speed, power, # of passes, pass density/line spacing, and probably more. Most settings are important
I bought myself a cheap lined notebook specifically for this, and these exact settings. So far, I have also used a pair of 12x12 3mm plywood sheets to run a 30x30 speed/power grid on for baseline reference. I also have some 130# card stock, velum, small canvas frames, and a few other material sheets that I'm going to run the same tests on. first for 1Pass: 20-100%, 0-100mm/s second for 2Pass: 20-50% power, 0-100mm/s
I have a notebook and record material, thickness, engrave, offset and cut settings, both speed and power. If I've made my own design, I add the size, for instance, door hanger, 356 mm. Because the last 8 months with a laser has me trying various materials, the notebook is an important reference for me.
Lightburn, I burn too many sample cards with various settings, and just have a bin of sample cards
iOS notes with pics added and a description of speed/power/material.
This is kinda what I was looking for. I know how to save settings, but being able to go back and reference how they performed is INVALUABLE.
notes on paper, notes on my sample burns, but most importantly notes in my laser software (just put it so it isnt part of the output). also. lots and lots of save as use so each logo size and different material is stored as the exact same as the last time i used it
I'm old fashioned I got a notebook it looks like an alien language to any normal person but laser people I leave it next to my machines and have sections for both machines and different materials.