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I am curious if anyone is using PhotoShop as an image processor for the newer generation of Laser Engraving machines (such as Epilog or Universal). They use a combination Raster/Vector image to do both cutting(vector) and depth engraving(Raster/256 greyscale levels). I want to do this, but can find almost no information on using Photoshop as the image processor for Laser Engraving.
I would appreciate suggestions to answer the following questions.
1. I think Photoshop should be ideal for this use except I cannot think of an easy way to get measurements in .001" increments.(Ex. Resizing an image by .005" to compensate for beam cutting width). One thought I had was to use image resolution of 1000 dpi and then 5 pixels would equal .005". Sounds simple, but talked to Mfg and they don’t know.
2.I don’t know if the vectors in Photoshop will translate into cutting vectors. Has anyone tried this? Thanks
I would appreciate suggestions to answer the following questions.
1. I think Photoshop should be ideal for this use except I cannot think of an easy way to get measurements in .001" increments.(Ex. Resizing an image by .005" to compensate for beam cutting width). One thought I had was to use image resolution of 1000 dpi and then 5 pixels would equal .005". Sounds simple, but talked to Mfg and they don’t know.
2.I don’t know if the vectors in Photoshop will translate into cutting vectors. Has anyone tried this? Thanks
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