Thread: Help or Advice needed re engraving Numbers

Amos,
Don't think we are ignoring your posts - there aren't many laser users on this forum.
Len would be able to help but he is on holidays in England.
Sorry I can't help.

I assume that you are cutting it as a pocket tool path, as otherwise it won't work.

Edit:
I just reread the question and have one of my own. When you import the bitmap into whatever program you are using, does it show the outline as a complete DXF file?

Bob, the image is BMP format(1Bit) and when I import pictures in that way I have had no problem?! Thanks for answering, didn't realize we didn't have too many Laser Engravers here, was beginning to think that I have posted in the wrong area,(if that is the case please let me know) Amos

Hi Amos

This is the correct area, just not very many people have a lot of expertise in the subject here. Maybe one of the American forums would be better able to answer your questions.

However, when I expand your bitmap, the edges are all blurry. If it is a proper uncompressed bitmap this should not be happening. That is why I asked about the DXF.

If you can convert your pictures to DXF format and then use the resulting output as your sample, you will get crisp clean edges. Inkscape is a free program that will do this for you.

I think this may be the reason for your problems.

Thanks for that info Bob, Amos