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2L PRO Engraving Software Programs – Technical Assistance

Videos and Tutorials for the PRO Engraving Software Programs

2L PRO Engraving Software Programs for CNC Machine Engraving offer a wide range of functionality.

  • Engrave using 3 & 4 Axis CNC Machines and C- Axis and Multi-Axis Lathes.
  • Simple to use interface that allows virtually any CNC machine operator to create G-code programs.
  • Creates generic G-code files which use only G0 and G1 moves to ensure CNC control compatibility.
  • Engrave text and numbers that can be rotated, scaled, mirrored, pocketed, or placed on a radius.
  • Import and engrave logos, images, DXF files, jpg, and bmp files
  • Serialize Part Numbers.
  • Engrave at a constant depth onto a 3D Surface.
  • Engrave layouts using a database
  • Engrave 2D Data Matrix Barcodes.
  • Includes eleven (11) 2L Single Line Engraving Fonts.

Choose from these tiers:

  • PRO Light – Provided FREE w/ the purchase of a Spring Loaded Engraving Tool Kit.
  • PRO 1 – 3 Axis Machine Engraving.
  • PRO 2 – 3 and 4 Axis Machine Engraving, C-Axis and Multi-Axis Lathe Engraving.
  • PRO 3 – 2D Data Matrix Barcoding for 3 & 4 Axis Machines and Multi-Axis Lathes.

Engraving Software Programs – Videos and Tutorials

PRO Engraving Software Tutorial

Engraving Software Tutorial Overview Videos

Overview

  • The PRO Version of the 2L Engraving Software is a multi-layer engraving software program for CNC Machine Engraving that creates standard G-code nc files.
  • Engrave and edit logos and drawings, create detailed engraving layouts, draw shapes, import dxf files, engrave incrementing serial numbers, engrave text on a radius, monitor engraving cycle times, and more.

PRO Engraving Software Tutorial

Engraving Software Tutorial Part Setup Video

Part Set Up - Step 1 Tutorial

  • How to begin using the PRO Version of the 2L Engraving Software.
  • Step 1 of the tutorial shows how to set up the workspace for your particular part setup.

PRO Engraving Software Tutorial

Engraving Software Tutorial Add Layers Video

Add Layers - Tutorial Step 2

  • How to begin adding layers of text, geometry, photos, lines, and other objects to the PRO Version of the 2L Engraving Software.
  • Step 2 of the tutorial shows how to add layers to the workspace to begin engraving using the PRO 1, PRO 2 and PRO 3 Engraving Software Program.

PRO Engraving Software Tutorial

Engraving Software Tutorial Add Text Video

Add Text - Tutorial Step 3

  • How to begin adding detailed layers of text to the PRO 1, PRO 2 and PRO 3 Versions of the 2L Engraving Software.
  • Step 3 of the Tutorial shows how to Add Text to the workspace to begin engraving.
  • You can choose either one of the single line fonts or one of the other standard fonts currently installed on your computer.
  • Set the font character size and control the spacing between letters, words, and lines.

PRO Engraving Software Tutorial

Engraving Software Tutorial Create G-Code Video

Create G-Code - Tutorial Step 4

  • How to Create G-Code in the PRO Version of the 2L Engraving Software.
  • Step 4 of the tutorial shows how to create the output G-Code or NC file that is used by the cnc machines to machine or engrave components.
  • The 2L inc. PRO engraving software produces ISO standard G-Code that can be used to control virtually any cnc machine.

PRO Engraving Software Tutorial

Engraving Software Tutorial Create Serial Number Video

Create Serial Number - Tutorial Step 5

  • How to Create Serial Numbers in the PRO Version of the 2L Engraving Software.
  • Step 5 of the tutorial shows how to create incrementing serial numbers using the 2L inc. PRO 1, PRO 2 and PRO 3 Engraving Software.
  • With the push of a button, the serial numbers can be saved as either a single g-code file containing all the different serial numbers or each individual serial number can be saved in its own individual nc file.
  • If you choose to save the serial numbers into individual files, the files are named as the serial number to allow easily calling them out as a subprogram from your main machining program using a simple counter.

PRO Engraving Software Tutorial

Engraving Software Tutorial Rotary Axis Output Video

Rotary Axis Output - Tutorial Step 6

  • How to Create Rotary Axis Output (4th axis) in the PRO Version of the 2L Engraving Software.
  • Step 6 of this tutorial shows how to setup and create the output G-Code or NC file that is used by the cnc machines to machine or engrave components using a rotary axis.
  • The g-code can be used by either cnc milling machines (vertical or horizontal machining centers or multi-axis lathes).
  • The 2L inc. PRO 2 engraving software allows engraving on the outer diameter (O.D.) of a rod or cylinder and essentially unrolls the cylinder on the workspace to allow easily laying out the text and other geometry to be engraved.
  • Text, photos, shapes and other geometry can be engraved or marked.

PRO Engraving Software Tutorial

Engraving Software Tutorial Cycle Time Monitor Video

Cycle Time Monitor - Tutorial Step 7

  • Step 7 of the tutorial shows how to use the Cycle Time Monitor of the PRO 1, PRO 2, and PRO 3 Versions of the 2L Engraving Software.
  • Using the Cycle Time Monitor in the engraving software shows how long a particular engraving job will take and will show the effect of changing parameters to speed up the overall job.

PRO Engraving Software Tutorial

Pro 3 2D Data Matrix Video

2D Data Matrix Barcodes

  • How to create 2D Data Matrix Barcodes using the PRO 3 Version of the 2L Engraving Software Tutorial.
  • Engrave 2D Data Matrix Barcodes (UID) on Standard 3 or 4 Axis CNC Milling Machines or Multi Axis Lathes.
  • Perform Direct Part Marking (DPM).
  • The software outputs standard g-code to control virtually any cnc machine.
  • The 2D DataMatrix barcodes can be produced using an engraving tool, the Spring Loaded Engraving Tool, or the CNC Dot Peen Marking Tool.
  • The barcode marks that are created can be read or scanned using either a smartphone app or a barcode reader.