Introduction
This guide is the first one that shows how to cut on the Kern. It shows how to cut nonmetals. The next guide will cover how to cut metals.
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To send the file to Kcam from CorelDraw, deselect all lines, then click the highlighted button to transfer the file to Kcam
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If you want to only export certain lines, you can select only those lines, then click the red button
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Click the CUT button to launch the status menu
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Never click the TABLE button
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Click SETTINGS to launch the settings menu
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Click LOAD SETTINGS to choose the correct settings for the proper material and thickness and then click OK
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For the nametag training part, recall that we set the outline to be a black hairline and the shell ot be a red hairline. We can now assign different settings to those colors
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Click "load settings from a file", then open the "plywood vector engrave" settings. Make a note of the power, speed, and % laser start settings
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Next, open the .125" plywood settings. There are settings in the black area for cutting through the material, but no other settings are checked
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Click the box next to the red settings, then enter the correct values for the power, speed, and % laser start. Click ok
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You should now see both the outline and the shell as dotted lines on the preview
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To move the head click Test
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Align the head to its home position by clicking ALIGN TABLE
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This is only needed if the coordinates say "invalid"
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Turn the height adjustment knob until the head is at the highest position
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Drive the head above the work piece using the arrow keys on the keyboard
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Set the height of the head to the work piece using the spacer
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Turn the knob until the head barely touches the surface of the spacer
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Check that the proper head and nozzle are being used for the material and type of cut
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Turn on the BOFA using the power button, and chiller by turning the switch to the right
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Ensure it is running at about 1000 cfm (press the enter button to change the units)
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If not, hold the enter button until the LEDs start flashing, hold the up arrow to increase the flow, then hold the enter button again until the arrows stop flashing
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Align the head to the lower left corner of the work piece.
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Click SET USER OFFSET TO THIS POSITION to set the lower left extents
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Ensure the assist gas is set to air
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Return to the Cut/Engrave menu
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Click START to initiate the cut
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The head will move to the location of the first cut. Check that the head is in the correct location and click START again to begin.
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If engraving, the head may move off of the work piece due to the ramp offset. You may need to move away from (0,0)
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Make sure to watch your initial cuts for any irregularities
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You now know how to cut things on the Kern so feel free to start cutting nonmetals
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Feel free to ask any questions or post in the #equip-kern slack channel
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The next guide is metal cutting
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