Batch Processing with xTool M2

This beginner tutorial will walk you through batch processing with the xTool M2. The xTool Studio software makes it easy whether you’re online or offline at a market.

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xTool M2 Batch Process Materials

Here at Ruffles and Rain Boots, I have been asked a couple of times how to quickly make a lot of something quickly. And whether you have the same shape blank or not, the batch processing feature makes this oh, so easy using the xTool M2.

Today I’m using keychains, but you can use anything: ornaments, leather patches, dog tags… Once you learn one or both of the processes for batch work, you’ll be unstoppable (and a lot more efficient).

Watch How to Use Batch Processing Video Tutorial

If you’re a visual learner, watch this quick video tutorial for batch processing with the xTool M2. It will walk you through both wizards and show you just how easy it is to use this algorithm to work efficiently.

What You’ll Need

For this project, you’ll need an SVG or an image. I’ll be using this free, funny guardian angel design I made and shared in another video for the xTool M2 – feel free to download it from Atomm. I removed all of the extras and left only the text using the “vector edit” function inside xTool Studio.

You’ll also need some blanks or pre-cut items. I’ll be using this inexpensive set of beech wood keychains – I like it because you have a lot of options to offer (and they’re a great price).

Note: Items should be similar in thickness for this project. If you have different thicknesses, you will received mixed results if following the process. Make note of the different material distances and set those to no output to be processed in a separate run.

How to Use Batch Processing in xTool Studio Software

This process is the same for both the Fill and the Frame Material options in the wizard. Remember to look at the top center of the screen for any messages when the tutorial is running.

Frame Out Material: this allows you to size per the material blank.
Fill: this multiplies the design as is.

1. Place material into the laser and take a global photo. 
2. Create or import a design or image and position onto one of the pieces. 
3. Choose material, if applicable. My keychains are beech wood so that is what I chose, however, I did adjust the settings.
4. Measure distance to one of the items.
5. Select the design or image.
6. Go to Applications > Efficiency Tools > Batch Fill. 
7. Select Fill as the option for the wizard. 
8. Take a close shot image of the item and design and the wizard will do the rest. 
9. Note that the batch filled designs might be on a different layer or appear with different settings. Set one and copy / paste the settings or manually type them in.

Settings I used to engrave these beech keychains: 40 power, 140 speed, 1 pass, and 100 LPC. If the beech grain is wide, you might need a second pass on some.

Notes:

1. If you’re offline, choose that option at the start of the wizard. 
2. You need to have clicked on a design to have the wizard fire. 
3. Some close up adjustments are needed, so use the close view camera to validate individual designs over material. 
4. Copy / paste settings (right click) because it will put the batched duplicates on a different set of settings. 

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