Creating a Multi-Line Plate [Video]

Posted in Engraving & Routing Tutorials, Vision Software Tips by admin on August 29, 2011 No Comments yet
In this tutorial we will explain a specific example of creating a Multi-Line plate step-by-step in Vision PRO. We will discuss making a new plate, changing font style and size, and setting the text compression properties for your frame.
  1. Set Plate Size to 3 in x 1.5 in. Set the Plate Origin to the upper left corner.
  2. Select the Resize Objects Proportionally box. This will resize any objects to fit the plate, in case you need to change your plate size later. Click Ok.
  3. To create your text, go to the Text Tool, and select Frame Text Compose.
  4. Choose your font. We are using Dino, a single line font.
  5. Set the Font Height and Line Spacing. For this example we are using 0.250 for the Font Height and 155 for the Line Spacing.
  6. Select the Frame Properties toolbox. Check that the frame is set to Fixed Width and Fixed Height, and the Margins are set to Percentage.
  7. Open the Horizontal Compression toolbox. Be sure ‘Compress text only when width exceeded’ is selected. Select ‘Width Compression’ as the method, and ‘Apply to All Lines Equally.’ Then Press Ok, and close the Frame Properties toolbox.
  8. Now you can enter your text.
  9. Once you are happy with the text, click File and Save.
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Using the Proximity Sensor

Posted in Engravers, Engraving & Routing Tips, Vision Products by admin on August 23, 2011 No Comments yet

All of Vision’s newer engraving machines come standard with an internal proximity sensing device. This sensor eliminates the need to set your surface before zeroing your cutter. The Proximity Sensor is used for engraving with a nosecone or a diamond drag adaptor. It cannot be used with a process that takes multiple passes to achieve your desired depth.

How to use the Proximity Sensor:

  1. Be sure the proximity switch is set to the “on” position in Vision PRO and on your controller
  2. Zero the cutter in the spindle and set your desired depth with the micrometer
  3. Send your engraving job from Vision PRO to your controller
  4. Press “start” on the controller to begin engraving
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Updated Website: VisionEngravers.com

Posted in Vision News by admin on August 17, 2011 No Comments yet
New Vision Website

New Vision Website

Old Vision Site

Old Vision SIte

If you have been to our website lately, you have probably noticed some significant changes. We are in the process of re-designing our entire website to update our look and to provide you, our readers, with easier navigation and clear information.

We started this long process at the beginning of this year with a brand new home page; then we continued on to re-create our product pages and application pages.

Please browse through our website and let us know what you think.

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