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September 14, 2023

When it comes to engraving flat objects, our regular engraving machines do a great job. But what about when we want to engrave curved objects like glass cups? Well, that's where we need to invest in a rotary attachment for our engraving machine, such as the ATOMSTACK R3 24W Automatic Rotary Roller. It's important to note that you should purchase an attachment that's compatible with your specific machine model.

The ATOMSTACK R3 comes equipped with an automatic rotary fixture designed to hold cylindrical objects like cups, bottles, and penholders. This fixture allows objects to rotate automatically during the engraving process, ensuring a uniform and consistent result. It's fully compatible with ATOMSTACK series laser engraving machines, and with straightforward setup and connections, you can begin engraving cylindrical objects.

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Now, let me guide you through the essential steps for engraving your glass cup using the R3:

Step 1: Ensure Proper Installation
First and foremost, make sure your ATOMSTACK R3 rotary roller is correctly installed on your laser engraving machine, with all connections securely in place.

Step 2: Prepare the Glass Cup

Select the glass cup you wish to engrave. Ensure it's clean, free of dust, fingerprints, or stains. Cleaning the glass surface is essential to achieve the best engraving results. Transparent glass cups usually yield the best results since the laser can pass through for engraving.

Step 3: Design Your Engraving
Use your laser engraving software to create or import the design you want to engrave on the glass cup. It can be text, patterns, images, or anything you desire. Ensure the design fits the size and shape of your glass cup, and adjust its size and position as needed.

Step 4: Adjust Engraving Settings
Configure the engraving settings on your laser engraving machine to suit glass. This includes adjusting laser power, speed, and focus. For glass, it's generally recommended to use lower power settings to avoid overheating and damaging the glass. You may want to perform some test engravings to determine the optimal settings.

Step 5: Secure the Glass Cup
Gently secure your glass cup onto the ATOMSTACK R3 rotary roller. Make sure it's firmly held in place to prevent any movement during engraving. Ensure good contact between the bottom of the glass cup and the surface of the rotary roller for uniform engraving results.

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Step 6: Start the Engraving
Start your laser engraving machine, initiating your engraving job. The ATOMSTACK R3 rotary roller will begin rotating the glass cup, ensuring even laser exposure to different areas. Ensure the laser head maintains an appropriate distance from the glass surface for clear engraving.

Step 7: Monitor and Adjust
Keep a close eye on the engraving process to ensure everything runs smoothly. If necessary, you can pause or stop the engraving machine for adjustments. Pay special attention to the condition of the glass cup to prevent overheating.

Step 8: Final Check
Once the engraving is complete, allow the glass cup to cool slightly. Then carefully remove it from the R3 rotary roller. Inspect the engraving to ensure it meets your expectations. If needed, you can gently clean the glass cup with a cleaner to remove any remaining dust.

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Step 9: Congratulations!
Congratulations, buddy! You now have a personalized custom glass cup. It can serve as a unique gift, a personal keepsake, or a decoration for special occasions. Enjoy your creation!

Now, raise your glass cup, toast to your creativity, and cheers to the functionality of the ATOMSTACK R3 rotary roller! Keep creating beautiful engraved pieces, my friend!

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Laser engraving is a popular option that provides a permanent and legible marking on an object through etching, ablation, or deep laser engraving. It is similar to laser marking, but the resulting appearance differs due to the depth of laser penetration.
Laser engraving is commonly used to create permanent serial markings on substrates made of: Metal, Wood, Plastic, Leather.
Benefits Of Laser Engraving Over Traditional Processes
Compared to manual engraving:
Minimally Invasive: Laser engraving can be performed at a range of depths without any direct contact at all. Surface marks can even be done on stainless steel with no depth. Overall, lasers are less damaging than manual engraving and keep the substrate material’s physical integrity intact.
Precise: Lasers provide a level of control that’s impossible to achieve manually. Compared to hand-engraving, the process is swift, clean, and highly repeatable, with little room for human error.
Versatile: A single laser engraving machine can be used to create a host of different designs with only minimal calibration. They can also produce exceptionally complex patterns. Affordable: On average, laser devices last longer than other engraving machines and require less maintenance, resulting in savings that can be passed along to the consumer.
Fast: Lasers can be programmed to render virtually any design in a matter of moments. Because the process is automated, it’s easy to scale production runs as needed according to demand.
Long-Lasting: Laser-engraved designs are permanent but can wear over time, depending on the substrate material that’s used. Soft metals, for example, may experience more signs of wear than hardwood. In general, however, laser-engraved designs tend to have a longer lifespan compared to other engraving methods.