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A round work adaptor allows a glass to be automatically rotated while being lasered. But sometimes the item isn't suitable for the adaptor due to irregular shapes or size. When lasering the product should be level, glass is no different. If the glass isn't level inconsistent lasering will give disappointing results You'll ensure the glass is level if you use a small leveling bubble. Be sure you position the glass item in your laser in such a way that it wont move while being lasered. There are many ways you could achieve this. For instance a metal block or paperweight might be suitable. Even using a product like blu-tak or plasticine can hold an item steady. If you are using a rotary attachment be careful to allow for the handle of a drinking glass. Design the laser file to work around the handle and remember that as the glass rotates you don't want the handle to hit against the laser lens. If you can't use the rotary attachment for a curved item, such as a bowl, focus the laser to take into account the varying distance of the glass surface from the lens. Set it half way between the closest point and the longest distance. Do a test run on a piece of paper or art board. This lets you see the final position. Then you can simply place the item to be engraved over the test piece. Preparing quality samples for clients to inspect should mean added business.
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