To CNC carving or cutting, you need to prepare an object file, and import it into Luban. Luban will slice and convert the object file into G-code file (a language that can be recognized by the machine), then you can start CNC job on the machine.
¶ Procedures
¶ Step 1 Prepare a model file
¶ Step 2 Import the model file into Luban
You can refer to the following instructions to import your prepared model file into Luban.
Before importing the model file, Luban will ask you to confirm Job Setup, please refer to - Job setup.
¶ Step 3 Edit the model (optional)
You can make some transformations, such as scaling, rotation to the object if needed.
¶ Step 4 Choose a proper process mode
Luban supports three processing modes for graphics, you can select a suitable one based on your needs.
¶ Step 5 Create the toolpath
Now you need to create the toolpath which can transform the design into precise, executable toolpath instructions for the laser machine.
¶ Step 6 Adjust toolpath settings (optional)
You can then adjust toolpath parameter settings based on your actual needs.
¶ Step 7 Generate & preview the G-code file
Click Generate G-code in the bottom right conner to generate G-code files.
To preview the generated G-code files, refer to - Preview the G-code file .