
8-8 Special Applications Guide
Different lenses produce different spot sizes and have different focal ranges. For example, the
1.5” lens produces a spot size of .003” and has an effective focal range of +/- .075”. This lens
can engrave very fine detail but can only be used on very flat materials. On the opposite end,
the 4.0” lens has a spot size of .013” but has an effective focal range of +/- .2”. Although this
lens cannot engrave very fine detail, its focal range allows you to engrave on slightly rounded or
curved objects without the need for rotation. Using a baseball as an example, focus the beam
halfway between the highest point and the lowest point of engraving. Since a 4.0” lens has a
greater focal range than a shorter lens, you can engrave a considerable distance around the
ball without having to rotate it. Attempting to engrave further around the ball will result in a loss
of engraving power and a distorted image.
Refer to the following chart for spot sizes and focal ranges of the lenses available.
FOCAL LENGTH SPOT SIZE FOCAL RANGE
1.5 “ .003 “ + / - .075 “
2.0 “ .005 “ + / - .100 “
2.5 “ .007 “ + / - .125 “
If you would like to order any of the accessories described in this section, please speak with
your salesperson or call us directly to place an order or to get current pricing. Most of these
items are in stock and are available for immediate shipment.
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