How to Use RA6 with NEJE 5?

Overview

This guide details how to set up and use the Rotary Axis 6(R6) with the NEJE 5 laser engraver using the Z-axis connection for precise cylindrical engraving. Follow these steps to configure the setup with either NEJE software or Light-burn for optimal results.

Step-by-Step Instructions(NEJE Software)

1. Connect the Rotary Axis 6:

Use the 5-pin signal cable to connect the rotary drive to the motherboard’s 5-pin Z-axis port on the NEJE 5.

2.Secure the Workpiece

Measure the diameter of your cylindrical object at this step first. Then fix the object securely on the Rotary Axis 6, adjusting the grabbing wheel as needed.

3. Frame the Design

Load your design in NEJE software and perform framing to determine the engraving location first.

4. Enable Rotary Settings:

• Go to Edit > Rotary Setting.
• Set Enable Rotary to ON.
• Select Rotary Type: R6.
• Set Output to: Z Axis.
• Enter the object’s diameter in the 'Set object diameter' field.
• Save and Close the settings.

5. Framing and Engraving

Confirm the alignment by framing, then set the engraving speed and power to start engraving. After engraving, the machine will automatically reset to the leftmost y-axis. If you do not need to use RA6 anymore, you can cancel the rotary in the ’edit’ interface for normal usage.

Step-by-Step Instructions(Lightburn Software)

1. Connect the Rotary Axis 6

Use the 5-pin signal cable to connect the rotary drive to the motherboard’s 5-pin Z-axis port on the NEJE 5.

2. Secure the Workpiece

After measure the diameter of the cylindrical object, securely fix the object on the Rotary Axis.

3. Configure Machine Settings

Edit——Machine Settings——Z Steps per mm($103): xxx——Write——OK

Note: Z steps per mm ($102)=16000➗circumference=16000/314.159=50.929

4. Activate Rotary Settings

• Laser Tools——Rotary Setup
• Rotary Type: “Chuck”
• “Enable Rotary” set ON
• “Rotary Axis” set “Z Axis”
• Objest diameter set the value you just measured.(If your object diameter is 100mm,then insert 100.)

5. Framing and Engraving

Perform framing to verify the engraving position and then start the engraving process once aligned.