I've had my Trotec for a couple of months now and have been using it mainly for cutting our own stencils and a few signs from acrylic and MDF. However, I've had a few enquiries about doing some engraving so I now seriously need to start to get my head around the engraving side and will be testing out some new materials - anodised aluminium, some fancy wood (not just MDF or ply) and some granite.
With this in mind do you guys have a standard test file that you use when trying to get the optimum power/speed settings for a engraving onto a new material? If so, what do you include in it?
I was thinking of a couple of different fonts at different sizes, various line weights and shapes and a couple of images - is this about right or total over kill? Do you guys just use an image that you know works well on most materials and a couple of line weights?
I am assuming that it is individual choice etc, and that there isnt an industry standard file due to the amount of different machines and materials available.
As usual, thanks for any help and advice given.
Cheers,
Graham