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.
- Includes the CNC-CMD software program to allow Entry Level CNC Operators to create G-Code by entering data that changes from day to day.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.