Basic Rotary Laser Engraving for Beginners (and testing the Atomstack Maker R1 Pro)

Atomstack gave me the R1 Pro rotary engraving kit to try out. This includes a roller and rotary chuck which pretty much cover anything you could engrave with a desktop diode laser engraver. This is very much a how-to video which is more specific to Lightburn than just the Atomstack hardware. I think it would be useful to anyone getting started in laser engraving on cylinders, but if you're looking for a product review, you'll find that here at the end of the video.
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R1 Pro Roller Engraver kit technicals:
Features:
1. Expansion of use scenarios: Inspired by industrial engraving machines, the atomstack maker R1 Pro multi-functional claw disc roller can break through the limitation of the plane and easily perform laser engraving on the surface of various special-shaped objects;
2. Multi-function: Use the atomstack maker roller to realize cylindrical engraving, cans, round wood sticks, etc. (1-130mm); special-shaped objects: mugs with handles, tumblers, special-shaped cylinders, etc.; spheres: baseballs, glass balls, table tennis balls and other pure round spheres (4-200mm); Ring items: rings, bracelets, etc. (4-130mm);
3. No installation required: As an industrial clamping tool customized for laser engraving machines, R1 Pro can be used out of the box without installation, and can be used quickly by connecting to a computer;
4. Safe and stable: The R1 claw disc roller is composed of high-strength aluminum alloy material as a whole, and the claws are made of high-hardness brass, which is firm and reliable, and will not slip wire for long-term use;
5. Accurate and high speed: With the support of high-torque motor, the maximum engraving speed can reach 6000mm/min, and the engraving accuracy can reach 0.1mm;
6. High adaptability: atomstack maker R1 Pro multi-function roller can adapt to all Atomstack and Ortur, NEJE, xtool and other frameworks;
Specifications:
Brand: Atomstack Maker
Machine size: 300*101*122mm
Clamping size range: Cylinder: 1-130mm, Sphere: 4-200mm, Ring: 4-130mm
Engraving maximum speed: 6000mm/Min(1000mm/s)
Engraving precision: 0.1mm
Engraving weight: 6000mm/min (1000mm/s) can hold items within 1.5KG, 1800mm/min (300mm/s) can hold items within 10KG with the suction cup bracket
Rotation angle: 0-90°
Packing List:
1*R1 PRO Multi-functional claw disc roller

[@fcschoenthal]

I don't have a lazer, so not really applicable to me now, but may get one in the future. I appreciate the detail that you go into and the tips you bring, just like the rest of your videos. - Chris

[@catspawcustoms]

Thank you!

[@TheFalconJetDriver]

Yours are Digital calipers, the plastic one is a vernier calipers. A dial caliper has a needle that pivots from the center of the!!!! (Drum roll) Dial. Very good video and narrated well and our voice suits this type of content. Thanks for the tips too! I am on the hunt for a rotary that has chuck jaws as an option. 😁🛫

[@MCsCreations]

Pretty interesting indeed! Thanks a bunch for the demonstration and tips, dude! 😃 Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@catspawcustoms]

Thank you!

[@basook6116]

Atomstack Maker R1 chunk is awesome...

[@dillonharris9536]

Gonna need more beer cans! 😅 Great video.. Thanks for the info!

[@Optikification]

Just ordered my R1 chuck. so cant wait to play. But i would prefer a switch so i dont have to keep plugging in different device but hard to find here in Europe.

[@topazl9593]

Isn't it the roller diameter actually the diameter of the spinning rollers on the rotary tool?

[@ArtplusHrApps]

About holding a cup from below... can't you rotate the motor to the other side and raise the bottom plate as needed then...?

[@AndyCiordia]

That was helpful. Thanks. Since airing have you printed or made any mods like you were thinking of?

[@catspawcustoms]

Not yet, I actually haven’t really used it. As you can see from my channel, I’m more of a woodworker than a laser enthusiast. Atomstack gave me a bunch of stuff if I’d test it and make a video, this was one of those things. I use the laser all the time, but I haven’t really had need to use the rotary.

[@AndyCiordia]

@@catspawcustomsindeed. You do fine work!

[@catspawcustoms]

@@AndyCiordia Thanks!

[@pblais404]

I can't get rotary chuck to hold on to heavy dollar store tapered glasses. It don't matter if I try to grip them from the small end or the wide end, they slip out of the the chuck. And, it also doesn't matter if I grip them outside or inside. Any ideas?

[@catspawcustoms]

My best suggestion is 3d print some different jaws if you can and make some sort of roller rest for the unsupported end. Or maybe get lighter glasses, the chuck has its limits.

[@kathynrwd]

You mentioned that it was good for hobbyists. What do pros use?

[@catspawcustoms]

No idea, but a pro won’t be using a diode laser. This would be fine for a side hustle, but if you were making a living off it, you’d want a CO2 laser to start with and then whatever compatible rotary you could get.

[@Dk55Mutombo]

What power and speed do you set it to for stainless tumbler.

[@catspawcustoms]

Everything’s different, your best bet is to get a spare and run a materials test.

[@CH47SI]

What are you using in the pint glasses?

[@catspawcustoms]

You talking about the coating? Just some spray primer.