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Clean the pendant on both sides, with isopropyl alcohol, and dry with microfiber.
Paint a thin layer of dark paint or stick a very thin opaque adhesive on the side that will not be engraved. This step is for autofocus.
Open the XCS file, and enable infrared warm-up.
Identify the three groups of vectors to be engraved, named:
Face Colors
Face Outlines
Face Black
By default, the output is disabled for the three groups
Place the face intended for autofocus under the central spotlight, close the cover, and autofocus
Flip the pendant, then position it horizontally, about 1 cm below the central spot.
Select all three groups simultaneously to size and place the model on the pendant.
Check that the three groups have their output disabled
Activate the output of the "Face Colors" group, and start the engraving
Disable the output of this group, and do not touch anything
Check that all three groups have their output disabled
Enable the output of the "Face Outlines" group, and start burning
Disable the output of this group, and leave nothing
Check that all three groups have their output disabled
Activate the output of the "Black Face" group, and start the engraving
This step is the longest, its duration depends on the surface to be engraved.
Disable the exit of this group
Using a non-abrasive paper towel and isopropyl alcohol, clean the pendant well without forcing. The black areas are the most important, the paper towel should be clean at the end. Microfiber Dry