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Knowledge Base of
AM.CO.ZA
Knowledge Base
PDF
Created on: 30/06/2020 10:55
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Table of Contents
CNC Machinery Knowledge Base and FAQ ............................................................................. 4
Vinyl Cutter Support and FAQ .......................................................................................... 4
V-Series Vinyl Cutter Knowledge Base and FAQ .................................................... 4
Can I Install V-Series Vinyl Cutter as Printer ............................................................. 4
V-Series As a Printer For Corel Draw ........................................................................ 5
V-Smart Vinyl Cutter with Contour Cutting Knowledge Base and FAQ ............ 12
Cutting Length of the V-Smart Vinyl Cutter ............................................................ 12
How to Restore V-Smart Vinyl Cutter to Factory Settings. ..................................... 14
How do I Align the Laser Optical Eye to do Contour Cutting or Plotting ................. 18
CNC Router Support and FAQ ......................................................................................... 26
EasyRoute CNC Routing System Support .............................................................. 26
Plasma Cutter Support and FAQ .................................................................................... 26
Metal Wise Plasma Cutter Material Guideline (Recommendations) ................. 26
What is the Recommended Material Settings for the Best Cutting Results on the on
the MetalWise 125A ? ..................................................................................... 26
What is the Recommended Material Settings for the Best Cutting Results on the
Metal Wise 85A ? ............................................................................................. 29
What is the Recommended Material Settings for the Best Cutting Results on the
MetalWise 165A ? ............................................................................................ 31
How To Create Toolpaths Using ArtCAM On A MetalWise CNC Plasma Cutter ............... 34
Changing the Size of Cutting Part on the MetalWise Plasma Control System ............... 39
How do I use the built in Shape Library on the Plasma Cutter? ..................................... 44
How To Create Toolpaths Using CAMDuct On A MetalWise CNC Plasma Cutter ............ 49
Array Function on the Plasma Control ........................................................................... 53
Large Format Printer Support ........................................................................................ 59
Eco-Solvent Ink Information and FAQ .................................................................... 59
How To Feed The Printing Media Into The Large Format Printer ................................... 59
What Is A Media Sensor And How Does It Function? ..................................................... 61
How To Manually Clean FastCOLOUR Large Format Printer Printhead Blockage, Inks &
Pipes ...................................................................................................................... 65
How to Print from PhotoPRINT RIP Software to FastCOLOUR Large Format Printer ....... 70
CO2 Laser Cutter Support ............................................................................................... 78
Lifespan & Functionality of 90w Laser Tuber ................................................................ 78
What Software can I use for the CO2 Laser Cutter and Does it come with the Machine?
................................................................................................................................ 79
CO2 Laser Rotary Attachments ..................................................................................... 81
How Do I Optimize Cutting Time on the CO2 Laser Machine? ....................................... 87
Motors Fundamentals ........................................................................................................... 94
TruCUT CO2 Laser Tube Performance Chart, Power and Cutting Speed Chart ..................... 96
How to add V-Smart Cutter as a Printer ............................................................................... 98
AM.CO.ZA Software Information and Support .................................................................. 105
SAi FlexiSIGN Software Support .................................................................................. 105
My Production Manager Stops Responding Every Time I Try to Open It ...................... 105
How to Restore Factory Default Setting on a Flexi Sign Software ............................... 109
How to Change the Blade Oﬀset Compensation Settings On Flexi Sign Software ....... 111
How To Install FlexiSTARTER Cloud Edition Software .................................................. 115
How to Change the units of measurement in FlexiSTARTER Cloud Edition ................. 124
How to Change the Font on FlexiSTARTER Cloud or Dongle Edition Software ............. 125
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How to Add/Setup a V-Smart Vinyl Cutter? ................................................................. 127
Delcam ArtCAM Software Support ............................................................................... 132
What File Types Can Be Used In ArtCAM Software, and How to Export Files from
CorelDraw for ArtCAM .......................................................................................... 132
How to Adjust the Z-Height Auto Focus Distance on a Laser Machine ...................................... 137
Surface Drive Rotary ............................................................................................................. 147
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Can I Install V-Series Vinyl Cutter as
Printer
Last Modified on 27/12/2015 2:50 pm CAT
The V-series vinyl cutters can be used to cut from many different types of designing software such as
Adobe Illustrator,Corel draw, Inkscape etc if it is installed as a printer.
V-series vinyl cutters 2013 and 2014 models can only be installed as a printer on Windows 7 and
other lower versions of windows
Note: V-series vinyl cutters 2013/2014 models cannot be installed as a printer on windows 8 and above as
our printer drivers are not compatible with these versions of windows, so you will be required to have a
cutting software such as FLEXI SIGN which is obtainable from our warehouse and we offer lifetime support
on the software as well as the machine its self or you can buy a V-smart vinyl cutter which can be installed
as a printer on every windows operating system
V-series vinyl cutters are compatible with other cutting softwares such as ARTCUT which is also obtainable
in our offices but we don't offer support on it.
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V-Series As a Printer For Corel Draw
Symptoms
I want to cut directly from Corel Draw but I don't know how.
Solution
Configuring the V-Series vinyl cutter as a printer to cut directly from Corel Draw.
(First make sure that the cutter is ON and connected to the COMPUTER)
Click on start and go to devices and printers. See Picture Below.
Before adding the printer drivers for the cutter, verify the port numberUSB-SERIAL CH340 (COM”_”)
Click on Add a Printer to begin to install the drivers for the cutter to function as a Printer.See Picture Below.
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In the Add Printer window, select Add a local printer to install the drivers on your Computer. See Picture
Below.
And then select Use an existing port Click on the drop-down arrow to select the Port Number that you had
verified earlier
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and then Click on Next. See Picture Below.
On install the printer driver window click on Have Disk… See Picture Below.
In the Install From Disk window click on Browse… to select the drivers that you want to install. See Picture
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Below.
The folder with the files to install is found on the Utility Disk so browse on to theUtility disk
Open the V-Series Vinyl Cutter folder. See Picture Below.
Look for a folder named Printer Driver
Open the folder and select AM.CO.ZA Vinyl Cutting Plotter and, click on Open. See Picture Below.
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In the Install From Disk window click OK. See Picture Below.
On the Install the printer driver window click on Next. See Picture Below.
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In the Type a printer name, verify that is the correct printer driver you want to installAM.CO.ZA Vinyl Cutting
Plotter
And then click on Next to install the printer drivers.See Picture Below.
For more Information and Other Products Contact Us On:
Machinery Sales: 072 222 2211
Technical Support: 076 666 6655
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General Enquiry: 060 600 6000
[amcoza product=Plotter_V]
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Cutting Length of the V-Smart Vinyl
Cutter
(Applies to the V-Smart Range of Vinyl Cutters )
Symptom:
The cutting head does not travel all the way across the cutting area or gets stuck on the far left hand side of
the vinyl cutter.
Solution:
The V-Smart Vinyl Cutter model type has changed, since the device is digitally controlled, this can be
changed using the LCD Screen and the Control Buttons. To change the model type of the device, firstly,
press the LEFT button to move the Cutting Head away from the Home position (far left of the device), then
switch off the V-Smart using the On/Off switch, then turn the V-Smart on again, as the device is turned On,
quickly look at the LCD Screen to view the boot information for the device, this contains the firmware
version, model type and ID of the device:
Press the MENU button while the boot screen is displayed, this will then change the MODEL TYPE on the
LCD Display, as shown below:
Keep pressing the MENU button until the correct MODEL TYPE is displayed for the device, then press the
ENTER button on the keypad to accept the selection.
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The MODEL TYPE has now been changed to the corresponding type of the device and the cutting area and
movement of the Cutting Head will now be correct.
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How to Restore V-Smart Vinyl
Cutter to Factory Settings.
(Applies to all the V-Smart Range of Vinyl Cutters)

Symptoms:
The cutter head does not travel left or right to cut the vinyl and or the values for the force and speed are at zero(0)
Solution:
The following steps will help to restore the cutter to its original default factory settings.
How to Set the V-Smart Vinyl Cutter to Factory Settings.

1.Switch ON the V-smart cutting machine.
2.Press the RED MENU button
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The Force and Speed menu will appear on the Touch Screen.
Press the RED button in the middle of the 4 arrows.
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Press the RED RESET button.
3.Now the V-smart cutter has been set to its Factory Default Settings(Display screen with default settings
below).
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This is a V-Smart Vinyl Cutter a Product of Advanced Machinery
For more information on the products please contact our sales line 072 222 2271
For other AM.co.za Products 060 600 600

And Technical Support 076 666 6655
[amcoza product=Plotter_VSmart]
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How do I Align the Laser Optical
Eye to do Contour Cutting or
Plotting
Last Modified on 09/02/2016 8:51 am CAT
Open FlexiSTARTER Software...

Create Your Design.
Select your Design, Click on Effects and Select Contour Cut.(See Picture Below)
A border will appear around your lettering after Selecting Contour Cut .
Contour Cutting can be done with or without holes.(See Picture Below)
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The Offset can be changed on the Arrow pointing at the rectangle with the value"11.000mm" using the Up or
Down Arrows.
When done with the changes, Click on the Green tick to apply the changes.(See Picture Below)
Click on Effects and Select Contour Cut Mark, Four marks will appear on your design. (See Picture Below)
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Use 4 Point and click on the Green Tick to apply the Marks on your design in order to do Contour Cut. (See
Picture Below)
Print the Image/Design and Insert it into the V-Smart Vinyl Cutter.
The number 4 should be at Bottom left and number 1 at Bottom right.(See Picture below)
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Click on the Cut Contour Button...on the Cut Contour window Click on Send Button.(See Picture Below)
When the Alignment window appears click on Ok. (See Picture Below)
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The Interactive Alignment window will appear.
Either use the Arrows provided on the window or use the one's on the Keyboard to align to the Mark.(See
Picture Below)
After aligning to the Mark on the Design/image using the Arrow keys, Click on OK to proceed to the next
Mark.(See Picture Below)
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After Clicking on the OK button for the 4th time the V-Smart window will appear with the size of your Cutter.
Don't click anything Yet.
Press the Origin Button in the middle of the 4 arrows.(See picture Below)
After Pressing the Origin Button on the V-Smart Vinyl Cutter,
The optic laser eye should switch off and the Pen/Blade move to it's place.(See Picture Below)
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Click the OK button on the window that appears with V-Smart and cutter size in order start the Contour Cut.
(See Picture Below)
The end result should be similar to the Image/Design on the Picture Below
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For a video click on the following
link https://www.dropbox.com/s/fd8lny6hp6rnkrx/Contour%20Cutting%20Complete%20-%20Web.mp4?
dl=0#
For more information about the V-smart Vinyl Cutter visit http://am.co.za/plotter/contour
[amcoza product=Plotter_VSmart_Software]
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What is the Recommended Material
Settings for the Best Cutting Results
on the on the MetalWise 125A ?
GUIDELINE FOR PLASMA CUTTER

The Tables Below Contain The Recommended Material Settings For The Best Cutting Results
Metal Wise 125 A
Mild Steel
(Important)
When in Test/Check Air Mode, the air pressure should be manually adjusted to 0.45MPa (4.5bar).
And when in Cut mode, the air pressure will automatically adjust it self to 0.48MPa (4.8bar).
RECOMMENDED
Material Thickness Initial Pierce Height Torch to Work Distance Current Cut Speed
No.
(mm) (mm) (mm) (A) (mm/min)
1 3 4 3 60 3500
2 4 4 3 60 3000
3 5 4 4 60 1400
4 6 5 4 60 1000
5 5 4 4 90 3500
6 6 4 4 90 2800
7 8 5 4 95 2000
8 10 5 4 95 1500
9 12 6 4 100 1000
10 8 5 4 130 2500
11 10 5 4 130 1800
12 12 6 4 130 1300
13 16 7 5 130 1100
14 20 7 5 130 800
15 25 5 130 550
Start's Cutting
16 30 From The Edge 5 130 300
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Metal Wise 125 A
Stainless Steel
RECOMMENDED
Material Thickness Initial Pierce Height Torch to Work Distance Current
Cut Speed
No.
1 3 4 3 60 1900
2 6 4 4 60 750
3 5 4 4 90 2600
4 6 4 4 90 1800
5 10 5 4 90 1400
6 12 5 4 100 890
7 15 6 5 100 630
8 10 5 4 130 1800
9 12 5 4 130 1200
10 15 6 5 130 800
11 18 7 5 100 700
12 20 5 100 650
Start's Cutting
13 25 5 100 320
From The Edge
14 30 5 100 230
Metal Wise 125 A
Aluminium
( Important)
T
he Maximum cutting Angle with this Material is a 45 degree angle.
RECOMMENDED
No.
1 3 4 3 60 2500
2 5 4 4 60 1000
3 6 4 4 90 1600
4 8 5 4 90 1400
5 10 5 4 100 1300
6 12 5 4 100 1000
7 15 6 5 100 760
8 10 5 4 130 1700
9 12 5 4 130 1300
10 15 6 5 130 1000
11 18 7 5 130 850
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12 20 Start's Cutting 5 130 750
13 25 From The Edge 5 130 500
For more Information about the CNC Plasma Cutting Machine, please visit:
http://am.co.za/plasma
Or http://amused.co.za/#CNC-Plasma-Cutter
[amcoza product=Plasma_MetalWise_Power]
[amcoza product=Plasma_Portable]
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on the Metal Wise 85A ?

The Tables Below Contain The Recommended Material Settings For The Best Cutting Results
Metal Wise 85A
Mild Steel
(Important)
When in Test/Check Air Mode, the air pressure should be manually adjusted to 0.4MPa (4bar).
And when in Cut mode, the air pressure will automatically adjust it self to 0.5MPa (5bar).
RECOMMENDED
No.
1 3 4 3 60 3500
2 4 4 3 60 3000
3 5 4 4 60 1400
4 6 5 4 60 1000
5 5 4 4 90 3500
6 6 4 4 90 2800
7 8 5 4 90 2000
8 10 5 4 95 1500
9 12 6 4 100 1000
10 16 7 5 100 800
11 20 5 100 500
Start's Cutting
12 25 5 100 300
From The Edge
13 30 5 100 200
Metal Wise 85A
Stainless Steel
RECOMMENDED
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No. Material Thickness Initial Pierce Height Torch to Work Distance Current Cut Speed
1 3 4 3 60 1900
2 6 4 4 60 750
3 5 4 4 90 2600
4 6 4 4 90 1800
5 10 5 4 90 1400
6 12 5 4 100 890
7 15 6 5 100 630
8 20 5 100 500
Start's Cutting
9 25 5 100 250
From The Edge
10 30 5 100 180
Metal Wise 85A
Aluminium
(Important)
T
RECOMMENDED
No.
1 3 4 3 60 2500
2 5 4 4 60 1000
3 6 4 4 90 1600
4 8 5 4 90 1400
5 10 5 4 100 1300
6 12 5 4 100 1000
7 15 6 5 100 760
9 25 From The Edge 5 100 400
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on the MetalWise 165A ?

The Tables Below Contains The Recommended Material Settings For The Best Cutting Results
Metal Wise 165 A
Mild Steel
(Important)
T
RECOMMENDED
No.
1 3 4 2.5 60 3500
2 4 4 2.5 60 3000
3 5 4 2.5 60 1250
4 6 5 3 60 850
5 5 4 3 90 3500
6 6 4 3 90 2500
7 8 6 3 90 1700
8 10 6 3 90 1250
9 6 4 3 160 3300
10 8 6 3 160 2300
11 10 5 4 160 2000
12 12 5 4 160 1800
13 15 6 4 160 1400
14 10 5 4 180 2300
15 12 5 4 180 2000
16 15 6 4 180 1500
17 20 7 5 200 1000
18 25 8 6 200 600
19 35 6 200 500
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Start's Cutting
20 40 7 200 300
From The Edge
21 50 8 200 150
Metal Wise 165 A
Stainless Steel
(Important)
T
RECOMMENDED
No.
1 3 4 2.5 60 1900
2 6 4 3 60 750
3 5 4 3 90 2600
4 6 4 3 90 1700
5 10 6 3 90 1100
6 6 4 3 160 3000
7 10 5 4 160 1800
8 12 5 4 160 1300
9 15 6 4 160 900
10 10 5 4 180 2600
11 12 5 4 180 2200
12 15 6 4 180 1600
13 20 7 5 200 1000

From The Edge
15 30 6 200 400
Metal Wise 165 A
Aluminium
RECOMMENDED
No.
1 3 4 2.5 60 2500
2 6 4 3 60 900
3 5 4 3 90 1900
4 6 4 3 90 1500
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5 10 6 3 90 900
6 6 4 3 160 3000
7 10 6 4 160 1800
8 12 5 4 160 1300
9 15 5 4 160 900
10 10 6 4 180 2600
11 12 5 4 180 2300
12 15 5 4 180 1700
13 20 7 5 200 1000

From The Edge
15 30 6 200 400
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How To Create Toolpaths Using
ArtCAM On A MetalWise CNC
Plasma Cutter
Advanced Machinery and Delcam have collaborated to produce a post-processor for use with the MetalWise Plasma
Cutter range. This allows for easy creation of MetalWise Plasma Cutter toolpaths using any version of ArtCAM
Toolpath Creation
First step is to design your work piece in ArtCAM as you would with any design, once the design work is
completed the creation of the toolpath can begin, as with any Plasma Cutting job, the processes must start
from the inside outward
In this example, (a flange), all the inner circles must be selected first, as we are cutting profiles for this
article, a Profiling Toolpath is selected:
1. Make sure the Profile strategy is selected to Inside all Selected Vectors
2. The Finish Depth can be set to 1, (a zero value will not be allowed), the depth of cut is controlled on the
Plasma Cutter Control Unit by the use of Power and Speed based on the material being cut
3. Select a small tool like a 1.5mm End Mill, this will be more than sufficient for the toolpath creation to
Plasma, set the Cutting Direction to Conventional
4. A Lead In and Lead Out setting Distance of at least 10mm in a Circular Arc of Radius 10 is recommended,
cutting a square shape can use a Linear Lead In/Lead Out
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5. (a) Make sure there are No Ramping Moves and No Bridges selected
5. (b) Set the Material Thickness to 1, depth of cut and the material thickness is calculated and set on the
Plasma Control Unit by means of the Speed and Power settings on the Metalwise Plasma cutter
5. (c) Click the Calculate Now button to calculate the Inner Profiles toolpath
This process must be repeated for the Outside Profile, select the very Outside Profile Line of
the designed object and again select a Profile Toolpath strategy
6. The only setting that will change for the Outside Profile is the Profile strategy, it must be for Outside and
not Inside this time
7. Repeat the Settings from Point 2 to 5 and then Click on the Calculate Now button to complete the
calculation of the Outside Profile Toolpath
8. In the Project Window of ArtCAM, right-mouse click Simulation and select Simulate All Toolpaths
9. Once the Simulation is completed the simulated toolpath results can be seen including the Lead In and
Lead Outs (indicated below), any changes needed can then be done on the individual toolpaths and re-
simulated if necessary
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10. Once a satisfactory result has been achieved via the Simulation in ArtCAM, the Toolpath must be saved,
in the Project Window, right-mouse click on Toolpaths, then select Save Toolpaths As
11. On the Save Toolpaths window, select the Machine File Format drop box and select the MetalWise
Plasma(mm)(*.tap) Post Processor
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12. Click on the Browse button to select the location where the toolpath must be saved and give the
toolpath a name (user defined name), then click the Save button. This will save the Toolpath to the location
that was selected with the User Defined Name set for the file (e.g. abc123.tap)
13. Browse to the location that the file was saved to, it can be copied directly to a USB Flash Drive for
delivery to the MetalWise Plasma Cutter control and copied to the device. The file can also be opened via
Notepad, the Post Processor generates generic G-Code that has been formulated for use with the
MetalWise Plasma Cutter range specifically
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Once the toolpath file has been copied via USB to the MetalWise Plasma Cutter the cutting process can be
run with confidence
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For more information about your MetalWise Plasma Cutter please use the following links:
Or
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Changing the Size of Cutting Part
on the MetalWise Plasma Control
System
CAN I CHANGE THE SIZE OF MY PART

ON THE PLASMA CUTTER CONTROL?
To change the size of a part on the plasma cutter you use scaling. The proportion for scaling that is used is
called ratio.
After loading the part press F3 to enter in the PART OPTION menu.
Press F4 to select SCALE and change the size of your part.
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A screen will appear where you will enter the value of the proportion you want to scale with. Use the
NUMBER PAD to input the scale value.
Press ENTER when done to use the proportion entered and resize the image.
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You can also change the angle of the part to change the cutting angle on the material you want to cut on
without moving the material.
Press F2 to select ANGLE.
Press F2 again to select INPUT ANGLE.
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Use the NUMBER PAD to enter a value between -360o and 360o .
The picture below shows the output for entering 45o , for example.
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How do I use the built in Shape
Library on the Plasma Cutter?
USING THE BUILT IN SHAPE LIBRARY

ON THE PLASMA CUTTER.
The shape library has basic shapes stored on the machine memory for quick and easy access. The shapes
can be modified to meet the user requirements.
The following steps/instructions should be followed in order to use the SHAPE LIBRARY:
On the screen an option is written below the key you must press on the Control Panel, for example, Key F1
corresponds to the SHAPELIB and pressing F1 on the panel opens the Shape Library on the screen.
(Make sure the machine is switched ON and you have pressed ESC to proceed to this step)
Press on the F1 button on the panel to access the SHAPE LIBRARY(See picture below).
There are 48 basic shapes in the SHAPE LIBRARY. Use the GREEN ARROWS to move the highlight until you
get to the shape you desire to work with(See picture below).
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After highlighting the shape you desire to work on press F8 to load the shape you selected(See picture
below).
After loading the shape you can change the different dimensions according to need. SIZE 1 corresponds to
the WIDTH of the part as shown in the image and SIZE 2 to the HEIGHT and so on. Be sure to remember
every dimension is in MILLIMETERS(See picture below).
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Use the numbers on the panel to enter the value you want.
Make sure to enter the digit in full. If it is an exact value put number then the comma and zeros after the
comma....Numbers are have the darker grey color below the letters...Comma is under the D on the Number
pad (See picture below).
Use the green DOWN arrow or green UP arrow to move into the next value row after entering your values
for the machine to change the values.
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After entering the values according to need press F8 to proceed and load the part for cutting(See picture
below).
This screen will appear showing you the part that you have loaded(See picture below).
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For more information about our amazing products, the inks, etc. please visit our website:
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How To Create Toolpaths Using
CAMDuct On A MetalWise CNC
Plasma Cutter
This article is a basic guide on how to create NC Code to run a ducting project on the MetalWise CNC Plasma Cutter by
Advanced Machinery (For more information on the MetalWise CNC Plasma Cutter follow this link
- http://am.co.za/plasma)
Once the required ducting design work has been done on the Autodesk CAMDuct software package the
job is saved under the Items window of the Job Contents tab ready to be processed
The next step is to setup the Processes, by clicking on the Setup Processes button the Processes window
will be displayed (as below) where the Nesting Options can be set and the option to have the items
Automatically Nested can be set On or Off by using the Tick Box provided.
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Make sure the Write NC tick box is selected and click on the Select Machine button to select the Post
Processor for the CNC Machine. In the Trial version of CAMDuct there is only a generic Post Processor
available for selection, but this processor does work for the MetalWise CNC Plasma Cutter
The Select Machine button opens the Process NC for Machines window where the Post Processor can be
selected for use to generate the NC Code in the correct format for the machine to understand and process
The Post Processor and the Nesting Options only have to be set once and the same settings will be used
for all future jobs, unless modified, these settings will not change
Once the settings are all configured to satisfaction, click on the Write NC button as shown below, the Write
NC window is then displayed where a few selections can be made relating to the saving of the NC Code
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Using the Drop Down Box under the Save to Removable Media tick box will allow you to select the correct
Drive Letter for your Removable USB Disk, once the correct Letter has been selected, make sure the
Removable Drive is physically attached to the PC and click the OK button
The newly generated NC Code is then saved to the Removable USB Disk of your choice to transfer from
USB Disk to your MetalWise CNC Plasma Cutter for processing
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For more information about your MetalWise Plasma Cutter please use the following links:
http://am.co.za/plasma and http://cncplasmatable.co.za
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Array Function on the Plasma
Control
ARRAY FUNCTION ON THE PLASMA

CONTROL
After loading the part you want to cut you can use various options before proceeding to cut. You can
manipulate a part to display or arrange it in a particular way.
Follow these steps.
Press the F3 button to enter into the PART OPTION menu(See picture below).
Array simply means to display or arrange (a part) in a particular way.
Press the F3 button to enter into the ARRAY menu(See picture below).
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Press F1 for to select a STRAIGHT array(See picture below).
The picture below shows an example of 2 rows and 2 columns STRAIGHT Array(See picture below).
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Press F2 for STAGGER Array(See picture below).
The picture below shows an example of 2 rows and 2 columns STAGGER Array(See picture below).
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Press F3 for NEST Array(See picture below).
The picture below shows an example of 2 rows and 2 columns NEST Array(See picture below).
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You can use the X and Y offset to increase the spacing between the parts.
Press F8 when done with duplicating to select OK(See picture below).
If you are not happy with the Array feature you can press F7 to select REVERT and cancel all changes and
go back(See picture below).
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How To Feed The Printing Media
Into The Large Format Printer
Feeding Of Printing Media Into The

Large Format Printer
Depending on the size of the Printing Media, other Individuals would prefer to insert the Printing Media
from the backside of the Printer while others would insert it from the front.
The Printer Bed needs to be clean from any dust particles or and dirty before you can proceed to feed
the Printing Media into the Printer. (see below picture)
However, what is really important is to take note that buttons on the Printer Interface (Red & Yellow )
are used to lift up the Pinch Rollers and to also put them down, this is once after the Printing
Media has been fed into the Printer.(see below picture)
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It is very important to make sure that the Printing Media is properly lined/fed so as to avoid your
design or print work to be spoiled or damaged.
For more information, please visit our website:
http://largeformatprinter.co.za/
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What Is A Media Sensor And How
Does It Function?
What Is A Media Sensor And How Does

It Function?
The FastColour Large Large Format Printer has a Media Sensor pre-installed on it. It is securely situated
between the first 2 Pinch Rollers on the right side of the Printer.
The main core functions of this Media Sensor are as follow:
After switching the Printer ON, the printer head will move from left to right, then back again to its origin
position.
What follows next is that the Printer will perform its "cleaning process", making sure that all is in order
before printing commences.
When the Vinyl is being inserted/fed into the Printer, while the Pinch Rollers are up, it will slide/pass
over the Media Sensor.
The Media Sensor ensures that there is adequate Vinyl in the Printer before any printing work
commences and will indicate a red light(dot) on the Vinyl inserted. (see below picture)
While the printing work progresses and either the Vinyl is skew or it is almost finished, the Media
Sensor will immediately alert the User, by stopping the printing work.
At this time, the User will be aware that the is an error regarding the Vinyl that was inserted.
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How to disable the Media Sensor Functionality:
Press the OK (Menu) button on the bottom of the Screen Panel. (see below picture)
On the Screen, it will display numerous options and the User needs to only select Setup Menu, by
pressing on OK at the bottom of the Screen Panel. (see below picture)
Next, scroll down (using the down arrow)
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The Warn Paper and selected by pressing on OK at the bottom of the Screen Panel. (see below
picture)
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OFF & ON options will appear (as seen below)
For more information about our amazing products, please visit our website:
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How To Manually Clean
FastCOLOUR Large Format Printer
Printhead Blockage, Inks & Pipes
How To Manually Clean Printer-Head,

Inks & Pipes
Firstly, make sure that the Large Format Printer is switched off (by pressing the top part of the Green
button, on the right side of the Printer.) before you commence with the manual cleaning process.
It is advisable to put on rubber gloves in order to prevent ink spillage.
There are two (2) Printer Panels located on each side of the Large Format Printer. (see picture below)
The Printer Panel on the Right side of the Printer has the Printer Head located inside of it.
Open both of the Printer Panels before commencing with the manual cleaning process of the Printer.
To avoid generating Static, gently move the Printer Head by using hands from the Right Side all the
way to the Left Side. (see picture below)
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Underneath the Printer Head Cover, there is the small silver/shiny Printer Head that is a Square Shape
(see picture below)
The below are needed in order to clean the Printer Head:

Printer Head Station Cape, Thin Plastic Tube & a Surgery Syringe (see picture below)
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Attach (press & hold) the Printer Head Station Cape against the small silver/shiny Printer Head
(making sure there is no air in-between) (see picture below)
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Then slowly draw/pull the “handle” of the Surgical Syringe.
Wait for a few seconds and the Print Ink will slowly fill the Surgical Syringe
Continue to slowly draw/pull the “handle” of the Surgical Syringe until it adequately filled up
Remove/detach the Printer Head Station Cape from the small silver/shiny Printer Head while holding
it upright (to avoid any spillage, etc.)
It is very advisable to use Running Tap Water to drain out the Surgical Syringe together with the
Printer Head Station Cape.
This Manual Cleaning/Draining Process needs to be repeated until no Ink is left on the Printer Head
Station Cape and there is clear tap water pulling through the Surgical Syringe
Now, safely put away the “Draining Equipment” for future use.
Gently move the Printer Head, by using hands, from the Left Side all the way to the back to the Right
Side.(see picture below)
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Close both the Printer Panels once done.
The manual cleaning process needs to be done every single time (i.e. when big blockage on the
Printer Head occurs)
For more information about our amazing products, the inks, etc. please visit our website:
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How to Print from PhotoPRINT RIP
Software to FastCOLOUR Large
Format Printer
How to basically print from PhotoPRINT

After successful purchase of the PhotoPRINT Software and having activated it, the below steps should be
followed:
Double click/open the PhotoPRINT application and the below screen will show up:
Click on FILE and scroll down to OPEN
Browse to the LOCATION of where the PICTURES are stored:
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SELECT your picture/image that you want to print and it will appear on the working area:
On the RIGHT side of the image, there is DESIGN CENTRAL. Use it to insert your MEASUREMENTS of
how the image will come out, once PRINTED.
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On the TOP RIGHT side of the WINDOW, you can RIGHT CLICK on the RULER to change the below:
You can also choose the OUTPUT of your image, once printed (landscape or portrait):
Once all these are done, CLICK on the IMAGE:
On the TOP LEFT SIDE of the screen, CLICK on RIP and PRINT:
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Few seconds later, the PhotoPrint Production Manager will start up:
Make sure that on the TOP LEFT SIDE is the CORRECT PRINTER to be used:
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You can add/decrease COPIES of the image:
There is also options of how the image will be printed on the Vinyl:
Under the PROPERTIES button, the are other options/tabs i.e. panel size, image resolution, contrast,
etc.:
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Once satisfied and the Printer is Switched ON then CLICK on the SEND button at the BOTTOM right of
the screen.
The Print-Job will be sent to the Printer and start printing.
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Image has been successfully printed:
CLICK on DONE and the Window will close:
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Lastly, release the Pinch Rollers and take out the Printing Media.
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Lifespan & Functionality of 90w
Laser Tuber
What is the Lifespan of 90w Laser Tube and How many hours does it have?
The Laser Lube has to be operated under maximum working current to qualify for our laser tube
warranty. To get Maximum Lifespan of the Laser Tube, optimal current has to be used in all time.
The Laser Power Supply that is installed in our Laser Machines if you purchased a laser tube with,
the maximum output current is at optimal current, to ensure that you have the longest lifespan
possible.
If you've installed the Power Supply yourself, please test the current after you've installed the Laser
Tube, to ensure that it is protected by our laser tube warranty. The Laser Tube's lifespan will be
shortened rapidly by long term usage under over-high current. This will leave a Noticeable mark,
resulting in the Laser Tube falling out of the laser tube warranty.
# Maximum lifespan is lab tested result and is provided by the Tube Manufacturer. There is no guarantee that the Laser
Tube will reach Maximum Lifespan, even if you follow the guidelines all the time.
For more information about the Laser Tubes, please visit:
http://am.co.za/laser/tube
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What Software can I use for the
CO2 Laser Cutter and Does it come
with the Machine?
TruCUT CO2 Laser Cutting Software

(Software is Provided Free of Charge With the Laser Machine)
A powerful software that is cost effective for precise and refined laser cutting that is also easy to use. (See
Picture Below)
The Software has Cutting Layer Management for Laser Cutting, 2D & 3D Engraving, Laser Perforating,
Laser Plotting, Laser Output Parameters and the ability to Download Cutting File thus giving control over the
Laser Machine. (See Picture Below)
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(The Speed and Power for Cutting/Engraving depend on the Laser Tube that is being used "40W, 60W,
90W, etc")
TruCUT CO2 Laser Software enables direct cutting and ability to generate a standalone offline cut file.
TruCUT CO2 Laser Software supports the Desktop, Cabinet and Flatbed CO2 Laser Machines
The System Units for The TruCUT CO2 Laser Software are:
Length:
The value of the Length is in mm(Millimeters) with smallest interval at 0.01mm
Speed:
Speed is measured in mm/s(Millimeters per Second)
Power:
Power is measured in %(Percentage) with Max at 100
For more information about TruCUT CO2 Laser Cutting Software visit:http://am.co.za/laser/trucut
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CO2 Laser Rotary Attachments
The CO2 Laser Rotary

attachments are used for Marking
and Engraving Cylindrical objects
Advance Machinery offers two types of CO2 Laser Rotary attachments:
Surface Drive Rotary
Center Drive Rotary
The Surface Drive Rotary Attachments

The wheels on the right hand side of the rotary attachment are the Drive Wheels which spin the cylinder, bottle,
etc.
The wheels on the left hand side are for support with adjustable controls for height and length.(As below)
The Height and Length Adjusters are found behind the Support wheels on the left
At the top is the height adjustment Knob and Locking Mechanism and at the Bottom is the length adjustment
Knob (As below)
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Height adjustments can be done by rotating the Knobs.
Rotate Knob (1) to align the cylindrical object Horizontally thus lifting or lowering the Support Wheels.
Rotate Knob (2) after aligning the cylindrical object to lock it's position.(As below)
Length adjustments can be done by rotating the Knob to loosen and lock it on the rail..
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To accommodate cylinders of Different length
Rotate Knob (3) to loosen the grip on the rail in order tomove the Support Wheels left to right.
After Placing the cylindrical object on the Support Wheels tighten the knob to lock it.(As below)
The Surface Drive Rotary Attachment is mainly used for geometrically even objects such as glasses and wine
bottles
Below is an example of the placement of an object on the Drive Wheels and Support Wheels
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The Center Drive Rotary Attachments.
The Center Drive Rotary Attachment supports cylindrical Objects which are moreGeometrically Uneven
The object is placed in the middle of the Spindle and Chuck (1) and the Adjustable Support Clamp (2)
The Adjustable Support Clamp (2) has a Locking Mechanism in order to lock and unlock its position along
the rail.(As below)
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The Adjustable Support Clamp is easy to lock and unlock in order to adjust for the varying lengths of the
objects being placed into it (As below)
Both the Surface Drive and Center Drive Rotary Attachments use the same 5 Pin Connector for installation
into the C02 Laser Cabinets as seen below.
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60 600 6000
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How Do I Optimize Cutting Time on
the CO2 Laser Machine?
Minimizing cutting time on the

Laser Machine.
A lot of people wonder how to make the laser machine cut following a sequence and not jumping all over. If
it cuts from one position then to another one furthest away and on and on one realizes that it is not time
efficient. To optimize time and tell the machine to cut in a sequence you should read this article to help.
Design your job or import the design into TRUCUT software
Then go to TOOL on the toolbar menu
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Select AUTO SORT
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In the AUTO SORT menu that pops up select the option that suits you.
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GRID SORT optimizes using the axis either X or Y
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NEAREST SORT takes the nearest path possible to cut the job
START POSITION is the point you want to start the job from
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AUTO SET START POINT moves the start nodes to a point that minimizes the movement of laser
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Motors Fundamentals
Motors Fundamentals
What the difference between AC motor and DC motor?
An AC motor is an electric motor that is driven by an alternating current (AC).

A DC motor is any of a class of electrical machines which converts direct current electrical power into
mechanical power. The most common types rely on the forces produced by magnetic fields.
What’s the difference between 2-phase motor and 3-phase motor?
The 2 phase motors operate on a two phase power supply. This means the generator has two coils
located 180 electrical degrees apart.
The 2 phase motors will run on single phase if you can get is started. The 2 phase motors rely on the
displacement of the coils to impart starting torque
The 3 phase motors are most widely used for industrial applications mainly because they do not
require a starting device.
The 3 phase motors also have very simple and rugged (almost unbreakable) construction, hence they
are very reliable and having low cost.
Lastly the 3 phase motors have high efficiency and good power factor with minimum maintenance
required
But these 3 phase motors also have some disadvantages, for example: the speed decreases with the
increase in load, just like a DC shunt motor and if speed is to be varied, it then sacrifices some of its
efficiency.
What’s the difference between Stepper, Servo and Linear motors?
A stepper motor is an electromechanical device, which converts electrical pulses into discrete
mechanical movements. The shaft or spindle of a stepper motor rotates in discrete step increments,
when electrical command pulses are applied to it in the proper sequence. Stepper motors are similar
to Switched Reluctance Motors (which are very large stepping motors with a reduced pole count).
A servo motor is a rotary actuator or linear actuator, that allows for precise control of angular or linear
position, velocity and acceleration. It consists of a suitable motor coupled to a sensor for position
feedback. It also requires a relatively sophisticated controller, often a dedicated module designed
specifically for use with servomotors. Servo motors are used in positional control, for example: they
can be controlled to move to a specific rotational quite accurately.
A linear motor is an electric induction motor which produces straight-line motion (as opposed to
rotary motion) by means of a linear stator and rotor placed in parallel. Basically, a Linear motor is an
electronic motor that has had its stator and rotor "unrolled", so that instead of producing a torque
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(rotation) it produces a linear force along its length.
What the difference between brush motors and brushless motors?
A Brushed Motors has a rotating set of wound wire coils called an armature which acts as an
electromagnet with two poles. A mechanical rotary switch called a commutator reverses the direction
of the electric current twice every cycle, to flow through the armature so that the poles of the
electromagnet push and pull against the permanent magnets on the outside of the motor.
The Brushless Motors are synchronous motors, which means that their rotors and stators turn at the
same frequency. A typical brushless motor has permanent magnets which rotate around a fixed
armature, thus eliminating problems associated with connecting current to moving armature.
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TruCUT CO2 Laser Tube
Performance Chart, Power and
Cutting Speed Chart
Cutting Speed Suggestion Table

TruCUT CO2 Laser Cutting Speed
Thickness 60W 80W 100W 150W
3mm 30 45 50 60
5mm 10 20 25 30
Acrylic Sheet, Perspex,

10mm 3 7 8 10
Plexiglas
20mm 2 4
30mm 1
3mm 35 50 55 70
MDF, Supawood 5mm 15 25 30 40
12mm 8
Fabric 1mm 200 220 260 350
1mm 170 200 240 300
Leather
10mm 18 30 45 70
**Cutting Speeds above are calculated at 100% of Laser Tube Power**
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Composition
A CO2 laser is a type of gas laser. In this device, electricity is run through a gas-filled tube, producing light.
The ends of the tube are mirrors; one of which is fully reflective and the other which lets some light through.
The gas mixture is generally comprised of carbon dioxide, nitrogen, hydrogen and helium. Light produced
by CO2 lasers is invisible, falling in the far infrared range of the light spectrum.
Production of the Laser Beam

When stimulated by an electric current, nitrogen molecules in the gas mixture become excited, meaning
they gain energy. Nitrogen is used because it can hold this excited state for long periods of time without
discharging the energy in the form of photons, or light. The high-energy vibrations of the nitrogen in turn
excite the carbon dioxide molecules. At this point, the laser achieves a state called population inversion, the
point at which a system has more excited particles than non-excited ones. For the laser to produce a beam
of light, the nitrogen atoms must lose their excited state by releasing energy in the form of photons. This
happens when the excited nitrogen atoms contact the very cold helium atoms, which causes the nitrogen
to release light.
Discharge of Laser Light

The light produced is very powerful compared to normal light because the tube of gases is surrounded by
mirrors, which reflect most part of the light traveling through the tube. This reflection of light causes the
light waves being produced by the nitrogen to build in intensity. The light increases as it travels back and
forth through the tube, only coming out after becoming bright enough to pass through the partially-
reflective mirror.
Beam Power and Wavelength

Light from a CO2 laser is powerful enough to cut many materials, including cloth, wood and paper; the most
powerful CO2 lasers are used for machining steel and other metals. Although the highest-powered CO2
lasers run over 1,000 W, those used for machining are generally between 25 and 100 W; by comparison,
laser pointers are a few thousandths of a watt. Because it's in the infrared, it has a very long wavelength,
around 10.6 micrometers; it is much longer than visible light, which runs between about 450 and 700
nanometers. As continuous lasers go, the CO2 type is the most powerful in production.
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How to add V-Smart Cutter as a
Printer
Load the Blue Utility Disk that came with the cutter and Open to View Folders
Connect your cutter with the Blue USB cable alone
Open Devices and Printers and scroll to Unspecified to see if there is a device named Princess
Open the folder corresponding to your cutter (V-Smart Vinyl Cutting Plotter)
Open the folder named 2013-2014 Model FTDI Driver
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GO into the folder corresponding to your Operating System (I will use Windows folder for this article)
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Right Click on the FTDI_CDM_Setup corresponding to your Operating System version and select Run as
administrator
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After you finish the installation go back and open the folder named 2015+ Model USB 2.0 Printer Driver
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In the folder right click on Install Printer and Run as administrator
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On the screen that appears click on Install on the highest USB port you have
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An Add Printer Success message will appear and you will have successfully installed your cutter as a
printer.
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My Production Manager Stops
Responding Every Time I Try to
Open It
Does your Flexi production manager stop responding because of this error massage "Production manager
has stopped working"
The most common cause of this error is the Bluetooth drivers installed on your computer
Please follow this steps to disable your Bluetooth device if you have the drivers installed on your computer
1.Go to your start Manu and click on control panel
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2.Change your view to small icons then open device manager
3.Select and open device manager
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4.Go to Bluetooth, right click on it and then select disable
After you have disabled your Bluetooth device open your production manager and it will work fine
If the problem continues after following the above steps please contact your supplier
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How to Restore Factory Default
Setting on a Flexi Sign Software
How to set Flexi sign software to factory default
1.Close the whole Flexi software program
2.Go to start Manu and open the flexi folder
3.Select preference manager
4.Click on load factory default and then click ok
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5.Click on Exit
6.Your Flexi is now set to factory default settings
7.Open and run your Flexi software program
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How to Change the Blade Offset
Compensation Settings On Flexi
Sign Software
(This changes can only be made on Flexi Sign Software).
Symptoms:
The corners on the cut designs are curved regardless of the font being used, and sometimes the corners are
over cut.
Solution:
The following steps will assist in changing the blade offset compensation settings.
1. Click on Start and Select Production Manager. See Picture Below.
2. Open Production Manager. See Picture Below.
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3. Click on Setup and Select Default Job Properties. See Picture Below.
4. On the Default Job Properties window Click on CUT Icon. See Picture Below.
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In the CUT ribbon tick the box next to Knife offset and make changes using arrows. See Picture Below.
5. After making changes Click on Apply and then Ok to save the changes you have made.
Your Blade Offset Compensation is now changed. See Picture Below.
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For more Information and Other Products Contact Us On:
Machinery Sales: 072 222 2211
Technical Support: 076 666 6655
General Enquiry: 060 600 6000
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How To Install FlexiSTARTER Cloud
Edition Software
How To Correctly Install FlexiSTARTER Cloud Edition Software
Insert the utility disk into the CD/DVD drive.
The Utility Disk will then automatically run and give a pop up window.
Choose the Open Folder to view files option. (See Picture Below)
Click on and open the V-smart Vinyl Cutter Folder . (See Picture Below)
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Click on and open the FlexiSTARTER Cloud Installation Folder. (See Picture Below)
Inside the FlexiSTARTER Cloud Installation Folder right click on Autorun and Select Run as
administrator. (See Picture Below)
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On the Choose Setup Language window, choose English and click on OK. (See Picture Below)
The Installation Wizard window will appear to show the Setup and Installation have started. (See Picture
Below)
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On the InstallShield Wizard window click on Next.(See Picture Below)
On the License Agreement window Select I accept the terms of the license agreement and click Next.(See
Picture Below)
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On the Choose Destination Location window click on Next. (See Picture Below)
On Select Features window untick/uncheck SafeNet Sentinel System Driver and click on Next. (See Picture
Below)
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On the Select Program Folder Window click Next. (See Picture Below)
A Setup Status window will then appear to show the progress of the Installation. (See Picture Below)
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On the Activation Code window, enter the activation code that was provided with the software. (See Picture
Below)
The License window will appear to show communication with software manufacture for
registration/Verification. (See Picture Below)
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When the installation is complete, click on Finish. (See Picture Below)
This two Icons will appear on your desktop to show you that the Software was installed successfully. (See
Picture Below)
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For more Information about Flexi Software and configuring for your cutter, visit:
http://am.co.za/plotter/flexi
Or refer to:http://amused.co.za/#FlexiSTARTER-Cloud-Edition-Software
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How to Change the units of
measurement in FlexiSTARTER
Cloud Edition
How do I change the unit of measure to the required unit? (e.g. inches to
mm)
Open your FlexiSTARTER Cloud Edition Software.
Right Click on the RULER which will enable you to change the unit of measurements.(See
Picture Below)
For more information regarding our FlexiSTARTER Cloud Edition, please refer to:
http://amused.co.za/#FlexiSTARTER-Cloud-Edition-Software
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How to Change the Font on
FlexiSTARTER Cloud or Dongle
Edition Software
I want to change the Font but I don't know how.

Open FlexiSTARTER Cloud Edition or Dongle Edition Software.
Type The Text You Want, Select your Text, and Go to View Design Central.(See Picture Below)
On the Design Central window, CLICK on the letter A, (Font Tab),
On the Font Tab, (Below the letterA), click on the dropdown arrow,
This will allow you to Change or Choose the Font you require.(See Picture Below)
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For more information regarding our FlexiSTARTER Cloud Edition Software, please visit:
http://amused.co.za/#FlexiSTARTER-Cloud-Edition-Software
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How to Add/Setup a V-Smart Vinyl
Cutter?
How To Add/Setup a V-Smart Vinyl Cutter?
Connect the Blue USB Cable that purchasing the V-Smart Vinyl Cutter to your Computer and Switch ON the
V-Smart Vinyl Cutter .
After Installing Flexi Software, Open your Production Manager Software.
Click on Setup on the Task Menu on top. Click on Add Setup, a Window will appear, (See Picture Below)
For ALL V-Smart Vinyl Cutters, the Brand Name should always be at AM.CO.ZA and then you Select the
Model of your Cutter depending on its Size.Then you Click on Next. (See Picture Below)
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Make Sure that you Select the Correct Option that is being Used to Connect your V-Smart Vinyl Cutter to
your Computer, then Click on Finish: (See Picture Below)
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Then simply Remove the Blade Holder from the Carriage Before you do a Test Cut. Right Click on V-
Smart V3-440 and Select Test Cut.
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A Cut Job will be sent to your V-Smart Vinyl Cutter and You will Notice the Cutter Responding: (See Picture
Below)
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What File Types Can Be Used In
ArtCAM Software, and How to
Export Files from CorelDraw for
ArtCAM
What File Types Can Be Used In

ArtCAM?
ArtCAM does not have a direct import or export function, it is possible to export or import elements into an
Open or New Model session, like the import or export of Vectors like DXF or even a 3D Model file in popular
formats like STL
To start a new project from scratch in ArtCAM without using any existing file, simply click on the New Model
button
Should you like to open an Existing Project or to start a New Project with an existing image or vector file,
then simply click on the Open Model option as shown below
Supported File Types

Once the Open Model button has been selected the Open dialog window will be displayed where the user
can browse to the existing file that must be opened from this window
Using the Files of Type drop down box will display all the Supported Files that ArtCAM can open directly,
these include Vector Files and also various Image File formats too (See list below)
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To open a file as a Project, simply select the required file and click on the Open button, ArtCAM
automatically sizes the project to the size of the selected image/vector file
Image File Types

If an Image File like a *.jpg or a *.bmp is opened it cannot be used immediately for Machining like a Vector
file (*.dxf), because it is an image file (flat image) the image will have to be Vectorised first using the
supplied Bitmap to Vector tool which is available in all versions of ArtCAM under the Vector Creation tools
Vector File Types

Vector Files are files that contain lines of undetermined thickness, each line has a start point and an end
point, vectors are commonly used in CAD and CAM software applications where a high level of accuracy is
required, unlike a flat image file, Vector files have physical properties in a 3D space
Import Vectors (supported files)

To import a Vector file into the currently open Project, select the Vectors > Import option from the menu’s
at the top of the window
Several file types can be imported from the Vector Import function (as seen below) the most common and
easiest to use is the DXF file or the DWG file which are both AutoCAD formats
Import 3D Model (supported files)

To import a 3D Model file into a currently opened Project, select the Reliefs > Import 3D Model option from
the menu’s at the top of the window
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Several file types can be imported from the Import 3D Model function (as seen below) the most common of
these file types is the STL model file format which most solid modeling applications can produce either by
saving or exporting to the STL format
Using Other Graphic Applications

Most popular Graphic Applications have the function to export or save files in other file formats, if designing
is more comfortable in another Graphic Design package then simply make sure that the application being
implemented is able to export or save files in a format that is supported by ArtCAM
CorelDraw
The export function of CorelDraw has the following file types that can be used in ArtCAM (see below)
Adobe Illustrator
The export function of Adobe Illustrator has the following file types that can be used in ArtCAM (see below)
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In both examples above, the applications have options for several file types that can be used with ArtCAM,
but keep in mind, that Vector file types (AutoCAD) are the preferred type as they can be used immediately
in ArtCAM without any further modification, any Image file type has to be Vectorised in ArtCAM before they
can be used for CAM processes
For more information on ArtCAM or CNC Routers by Advanced Machinery please use the following link:
http://am.co.za/router/easy
or
http://am.co.za/pricing
or
http://amused.co.za/#CNC-Router
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How to Adjust the Z-Height Auto
Focus Distance on a Laser Machine
Connect your Laser Machine to your computer
Open your TruCUT software
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Click on the File tab
On the options that come up click the TruCUT Machine Config option
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Click on Axis CFG then scroll to the Z-Axis
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Change the value in the Home Offset till you get the required height
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Click Write Config to Machine
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The machine will beep to show the settings have been successfully loaded
Click OK or Cancel to exit the screen after you have reached your desired height
If the option is greyed out close the software connect your machine to the computer then reopen the
software
Make sure on the bottom part of your software it displays AM.CO.ZA TruCUT Laser Machine connected or
Connection Success
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Click on start and go to devices and printers. See Picture Below.

Open the V-Series Vinyl Cutter folder. See Picture Below.

Look for a folder named Printer Driver

For more Information and Other Products Contact Us On:

Machinery Sales: 072 222 2211

Technical Support: 076 666 6655

(Applies to the V-Smart Range of Vinyl Cutters )

(Applies to all the V-Smart Range of Vinyl Cutters)

How to Set the V-Smart Vinyl Cutter to Factory Settings.

2.Press the RED MENU button

Press the RED button in the middle of the 4 arrows.

For other AM.co.za Products 060 600 600

Open FlexiSTARTER Software...

Contour Cutting can be done with or without holes.(See Picture Below)

Don't click anything Yet.

After Pressing the Origin Button on the V-Smart Vinyl Cutter,

GUIDELINE FOR PLASMA CUTTER

Metal Wise 125 A

Metal Wise 125 A

13 25 From The Edge 5 130 500

GUIDELINE FOR PLASMA CUTTER

Metal Wise 85A

Metal Wise 85A

Metal Wise 85A

8 20 Start's Cutting 5 100 600

9 25 From The Edge 5 100 400

GUIDELINE FOR PLASMA CUTTER

Metal Wise 165 A

Metal Wise 165 A

14 25 Start's Cutting 6 200 600

Metal Wise 165 A

14 25 Start's Cutting 6 200 700

CAN I CHANGE THE SIZE OF MY PART

Press F4 to select SCALE and change the size of your part.

Press F2 to select ANGLE.

Press F2 again to select INPUT ANGLE.

USING THE BUILT IN SHAPE LIBRARY

http://am.co.za/plasma and http://cncplasmatable.co.za

ARRAY FUNCTION ON THE PLASMA

Follow these steps.

Array simply means to display or arrange (a part) in a particular way.

Press F8 when done with duplicating to select OK(See picture below).

Feeding Of Printing Media Into The

For more information, please visit our website:

What Is A Media Sensor And How Does

The main core functions of this Media Sensor are as follow:

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How To Manually Clean Printer-Head,

The below are needed in order to clean the Printer Head:

How to basically print from PhotoPRINT

Browse to the LOCATION of where the PICTURES are stored:

Once all these are done, CLICK on the IMAGE:

The Print-Job will be sent to the Printer and start printing.

CLICK on DONE and the Window will close:

For more information about the Laser Tubes, please visit:

TruCUT CO2 Laser Cutting Software

The value of the Length is in mm(Millimeters) with smallest interval at 0.01mm

Cutting Speeds above are calculated at 100% of Laser Tube Power

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