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Taper Warp

Quick Reference: Taper Warp

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    Warps graphics to compensate for the taper of physical objects.

The Taper Warp tool assists in rotary engravings on tapered objects by adjusting graphics to compensate for the difference in diameter between the top and the bottom of the object. Open the Taper Warp window by going to Laser Tools → Taper Warp.

Using Taper Warp

Open the Taper Warp window and adjust the settings shown to match your object. The diagram on the right side of the window helps illustrate what the settings refer to.

As you adjust the settings, you'll see a preview of the effects of the Taper Warp in your Workspace. The image below shows the effect of Taper Warp on parallel rectangles.

Press OK to confirm settings and adjust the graphics, or Cancel to discard the changes.

When engraving your object, make sure that it's positioned so that the surface to engrave on is parallel to the bed of the laser.

Object Top

Set Object Top to either Top, Left, or Right so LightBurn knows where the top and bottom of the taper are — this is where the top of the physical object you're engraving is.

Top Diameter

Measure the diameter of the top of the object. Be as precise as possible – calipers can be very helpful, especialy dealing with round objects.

Length

Measure the length of the object and enter it here.

Bottom Diameter

Measure and enter the diameter of the bottom of the object.

Troubleshooting

  • Taper Warp corrects for the difference in diameter between the top and bottom of the object. It does not account for different focal lengths or distances from the laser. Make sure the object you're engraving is held in the rotary so the surface to engrave is parallel to the laser's bed.

  • The results of Taper Warp depend on the accuracy of the measurements you enter — if Taper Warp does not properly compensate for the taper of your object, double-check your measurements.

For more help using LightBurn, please visit our forum to talk with LightBurn staff and users, or email support.