annine91 Posted June 7, 2019 Report Share Posted June 7, 2019 Hey guys hello everyone. I'm using a Gravograph IM4. I'm not an expert about engraving or this kind of machines, it just happened that I need to make one of these work. Though it seems to present a problem, no matter how much I try to put the plate as straight as possible, this result always comes out (a part is faded and another more pressed). Please let me know if anyone of you know the cause of this or how to fix it. Thanx a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beware Posted June 7, 2019 Report Share Posted June 7, 2019 I can't tell from the picture, is that a cutter or diamond drag? Are you using auto-z? In general, increase the depth in the software to push harder to cope with variations in height. Using a depth nose might be required depending on the material and tool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annine91 Posted June 8, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2019 I am using a cutter. I set z manually, as I am not able to set it automatically. Thanks, I'm checking right now about what is depth noses usage. Do you think that it might be a problem of the machine or rather that I'm not able to use it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beware Posted June 9, 2019 Report Share Posted June 9, 2019 It looks like it's working OK. You use a depth nose with a cutter to regulate depth of cut. https://youtu.be/AzO736baVNw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Count Muppet Posted June 9, 2019 Report Share Posted June 9, 2019 I get a similar problem with my is200 i put it down to the machine being old, never looked after and worn out. i assume it’s something to do with either the head of the engraver not sitting right on the base or the base part isn’t able to sit flat anymore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petercoulson Posted June 9, 2019 Report Share Posted June 9, 2019 9 hours ago, Count Muppet said: I get a similar problem with my is200 i put it down to the machine being old, never looked after and worn out. i assume it’s something to do with either the head of the engraver not sitting right on the base or the base part isn’t able to sit flat anymore The IS200 is quite adjustable to get it flat again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hakeemz Posted June 10, 2019 Report Share Posted June 10, 2019 14 hours ago, petercoulson said: The IS200 is quite adjustable to get it flat again i agree, stick an old brass plate or new but upside down..use x y keys to drag diamond across the surface and any difference can be rectified using 4 bolts underneath (loosen and tighten after adjusting) run it again untill you are happy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Count Muppet Posted June 10, 2019 Report Share Posted June 10, 2019 Cool. I’ll take a look. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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