![]() What resolution file you should use will be based on several factors, which I will be discussing in this article. So for raster images, the scan gap should be based on the DPI (resolution) of your source file. If it’s set too large, it will repeat lines of data to fill in the space. So that means the scan gap should be set to the smallest setting, right? Nope! And the reasons vary based on if you are using a vector (.dxf) or a raster (.bmp) file.įor vector and raster: The scan gap will affect how deep and dark it burns your material, the time it takes to run the job, and the quality of the image.įor raster: If you have the scan gap set too small, the laser will skip lines of data from your image. Ideally, you want the scan gap small enough that you don’t really see it, or so the lines are overlapping. I’ve exaggerated the size of the lines and the gaps to make it easier to see. In this next image, the black lines represent where the laser burns, and the white space between the lines represents the scan gap. The laser is going to carve this circle by scanning back and forth across the shape and burning a series of horizontal lines. Want a visual? Let’s say you want to carve this circle shape into wood. It is often described as the distance the laser moves on the Y axis. The scan gap is the space between these horizontal lines. The literature will refer to this as the X axis. What is scan gap? Well as you know, when the laser is in carve mode it moves (or scans) back and forth horizontally. If you start to get lost or bogged down with too much info, fear not! I will provide a quick summary and chart at the end. I’m going to explain in as much detail as I can. Bingo! The term “scan gap” is used frequently, and with that revelation I was actually able to find useful information online. After combing through the paltry returns, I came across a forum discussion where someone mentioned that carve accuracy meant scan gap. So, I turned to Google, searching for “carve accuracy” and “carve precision”. ![]() ![]() I totally know what the best setting is now. Second, “the distance between two neighboring bright dipping lines.”? Yeah, that clears things right up. ![]() This epic quest involved days of research, piecing together tidbits from the interwebs, and running tests on the laser.įor Spoilsports: There is a quick summary and handy-dandy chart at the end of this post.Īfter using the laser for a while, I noticed a setting called “Carve Accuracy” in the Work Param dialog box.Ī quick peek at the AutoLaser manual was not helpful: Description confusing af.įirst, despite the fact that it’s called “Carve accuracy” in the dialog box, it’s called “Carving Precision” in the description. Come with me down the rabbit hole and see how the question “What does this setting do?” led to an epic quest with fantastical creatures, sword fights…wait, no, that was something else. ![]()
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