How to Perform 3D Relief Engraving

⚠Please make sure before engraving: 

Follow the user manual to install ComMarker Studio and connect the engraver to your computer.
Remove the lens cap.
Power on the engraver.

Note:

To avoid interruptions during engraving, disable your computer’s sleep settings or make sure it remains active until the process is complete.

1. Click the “3D Relief” module, import your STL file through “Set up”.

Tips:

Normal image	Greyscale image	STL file

STL is a 3D file format used for modeling and printing. You can find good STL files on various 3D model community websites.

If you start from a 2D image, you’ll need to convert it into an STL file. You can use the online tools we recommend in the Appendix 3. 

Please note that not all images are suitable for conversion.

2. Choose a Frame settings based on your design, adjust marking area in the right block to enclose your design within the frame. Use Move to adjust the location.

3. Import the settings based on Appendix 1. Click Advanced paraments to import Interval (Filling density)

Note：

Number of Layers determines how many passes the laser will make to remove material.

A higher number of layers creates a smoother and more detailed relief but also increases engraving time.

4. Place your material on the work platform. Ensure the red sensor dot lands on the surface of the material.

Note：

If your material is transparent, place a sheet of paper on top so the red dot can focus on the surface.

To protect the work platform, place a flat, opaque backing board beneath your material before focusing.

Optional accessories such as Cutting Panels or Metal Sheet Holders are available at https://commarker.com

5. Click Focus to automatically focus the laser on the material surface.

Note：

Ensure that the focal point is clear and precise before proceeding.

6. Click Preview and place the preview helper on your material to display the engraving frame.

Note：

Ensure that the engraving area is clear and precise before proceeding.

If you want to adjust the size, you can stop the Preview, adjust the Scale slider in Marking Model Size and preview again to check if the new size meets your requirements.

7. Once the preview is confirmed, remove the preview helper. Click Start to begin engraving.

Note：

The Deflecting process before engraving may take several minutes. Please do not exit or interrupt the process during this time.

Note：

Please ensure you are wearing protective glasses while the laser is operating!

8. After engraving, wait for the laser to stop.

Then remove your workpiece and clean the platform to keep it free from dirt.
 

Appendix 1: Recommended settings for different materials

Appendix 3: Useful resources

1.To convert a photo into a grayscale relief, use tools like:

a.https://grayscale.imageonline.co/ 

b.https://www.imag-r.com/ 

c.https://www.sculptok.com/ 

d.https://depth-r.com/

2.To invert grayscale (for raised or recessed effects):

a.https://invert.imageonline.co/

3.To convert a grayscale PNG into an STL model:

a.https://imagetostl.com/

b.https://www.sculptok.com/ 

Note： These tools are third-party and provided for reference only. ComMarker does not guarantee their performance or content