ATOMSTACK M4 Fiber Laser Marking Machine Instruction Manual

ATOMSTACK M4 Fiber Laser Marking Machine

Product Information

The ATOMSTACK M4 Laser Marking Machine is a high-quality laser device designed for marking various materials. It is important to follow the security statements and warnings provided in the user manual to ensure safe and proper usage of the product. Please note that the actual product may differ from the picture shown.

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• Version: A

Part 1: Security Statement Before Installation
Ensure that the workplace is clean and free from flammable and explosive materials when operating the marking machine.

Part 2: Disclaimer and Warning

• This product is not a toy and is not suitable for individuals under 15 years of age.
• The complete User Manual and the latest instructions and warnings can be obtained by scanning the QR code on the cover. If you find any typographical errors or misunderstandings in the content, please contact us.
• Technical improvements of the product may be added to the new Manual without prior notice. The appearance and color of the product are subject to change.
• Please note that Atomstack may require specific information, such as original marking files, configuration parameters of the marking software, operating system information, videos of the marking process, and operating steps, to provide damage or accident-related support and after-sales service.
• Atomstack is not responsible for any losses incurred due to failure to use the product in accordance with this manual. Users are strictly prohibited from disassembling the machine without guidance from the company’s technical personnel. Any loss caused by user disassembling will be borne by the user.
• Atomstack has the ultimate right to interpret the document, subject to legal compliance. The company reserves the right to update, modify, or terminate the Terms without prior notice.

Part 3: Product Parameters
The ATOMSTACK M4 Laser Marking Machine has the following detailed parameters:

• Laser Power: 2W
• Ambient Temperature: Not specified
• Repetition Accuracy: Less than 0.001mm
• Marking Depth: 0.015-0.2mm
• Marking Accuracy: Less than 0.001mm
• Marking Speed: Not specified
• Cooling Method: Not specified
• Wave Length: Not specified
• Marking Range: Not specified
• Marking Width: Not specified
• Product Weight: Not specified
• Product Dimensions: Not specified

Product Usage Instructions

1. Before using the ATOMSTACK M4 Laser Marking Machine, ensure that the workplace is clean and free from flammable and explosive materials.
2. This product is not suitable for individuals under 15 years of age. Please ensure that it is used by responsible individuals who are familiar with laser device operation.
3. Scan the QR code on the cover of the user manual to access the complete User Manual and obtain the latest instructions and warnings.
4. Follow all safety guidelines and instructions provided in the User Manual to prevent accidents and ensure safe usage.
5. In case of any typographical errors or misunderstandings in the content, contact Atomstack for clarification.
6. Any technical improvements to the product will be added to the new Manual without prior notice. Stay updated with the latest version of the User Manual.
7. To receive support or after-sales service for damage or accidents, provide Atomstack with the following information: original marking files, configuration parameters of the marking software, operating system information, videos of the marking process, and operating steps prior to the problem or failure.
8. Use the ATOMSTACK M4 Laser Marking Machine strictly in accordance with the instructions provided in the manual. Failure to do so may result in losses for which Atomstack will not be liable.
9. Users are prohibited from disassembling the machine without guidance from the company’s technical personnel. Any loss caused by user disassembling will be borne by the user.
10. Atomstack has the ultimate right to interpret the document. Please ensure legal compliance while using the product.
11. Atomstack reserves the right to update, modify, or terminate the Terms without prior notice. Stay informed about any changes to the terms and conditions.

Note:
The picture is for reference only, the actual product shall prevail.

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Security Statement Before Installation

Before using the laser marking machine, please read this safety guide carefully, it mentions situations that require special attention and includes warnings of unsafe practices that can cause damage to your property or even endanger your personal safety.

1. The product belongs to Class 4 laser products, the laser system itself must meet the requirements of IEC 60825-1 latest version, otherwise the product is prohibited from being used.
2. When handling the product, you must wear appropriate goggles(OD5+) to protect your eyes from laser light including reflected and stray light.
3. Because cutting burns off the substrate, a high-intensity laser beam generates extremely high temperatures and a lot of heat. Certain materials can catch fire during cutting, creating gases and fumes inside the equipment. A small flame usually appears here when a laser beam hits the material. It will move with the laser and will not stay lit when the laser passes by. Do not leave the machine unattended during the marking process. After use, be sure to clean up the debris, debris, and flammable materials in the marking machine. Always keep an available fire extinguisher nearby to ensure safety. When laser marking machines are used, smoke, vapor, particles, and potentially highly toxic materials (plastics and other combustible materials) are produced from the material. These fumes or air pollutants can be hazardous to health.
4. To prevent accidental disasters such as fire and electric shock, the marking machine provides a power adapter with a ground wire. When using the marking machine, insert the power plug into a power socket with a ground wire with a ground wire.
5. When the marking machine is working, please make sure that the workplace must be cleaned up, and there should be no flammable and explosive materials around the equipment.

Disclaimer and warning

This product is not a toy and is not suitable for people under 15. This product is a laser device. Please scan the QR code on the cover to get the complete “User Manual” and the latest instructions and warnings. All information in this material has been carefully reviewed, if there are any typographical errors or misunderstandings in the content, please contact us. Technical improvements (if any) of the product will be added to the new Manual without further notice. The appearance and color of the product are subject to change.

Please be sure to read this document carefully before using the product to understand your legal rights, responsibilities, and safety instructions; Otherwise, it may bring property loss, safety accidents, and hidden danger to personal safety. Once you use this product, you shall be deemed to have understood and accepted all terms and contents of this document. The user undertakes to be responsible for his or her actions and all consequences arising therefrom. User agrees to use the Product only for legitimate purposes and agrees to the entire terms and contents of this document and any relevant policies or guidelines that AtomStack may establish.

You understand and agree that Atomstack may not be able to provide you with damage or accident damage unless you provide the original marking files, configuration parameters of the marking software used, operating system information, videos of the marking process, and operating steps prior to the occurrence of the problem or failure. reasons and to provide you with Atomstack’s after-sales service.

Atomstack is not liable for any and all losses arising from the user’s failure to use the product in accordance with this manual, Without the guidance of the company’s technical personnel, users are prohibited from disassembling the machine by themselves. If this behavior occurs, the loss caused by the user shall be borne by the user.

Atomstack has the ultimate right to interpret the document, subject to legal compliance. Atomstack reserves the right to update, modify, or terminate the Terms without prior notice.

Product Parameters

Detailed Parameters of Machine M4

• Laser power 2W
• Ambient temperature 0°C~35°C
• Repetition accuracy < 0.001 mm
• Marking depth 0.015-0.2mm
• Marking accuracy < 0.001mm
• Marking speed <12m/s
• Cooling method Build-in fan
• Wavelength 1064nm
• Marking range 70*70mm
• Marking width 0.001-0.05mm
• Product weight 6.77kg
• Product dimensions 315mm 200mm 273mm (LWH)

Configuration list

Product structure introduction

Introduction to the assembly method of the desktop working mode

Introduction to the assembly method of the hand-held working mode

Common operating procedures of the software

Product-focusing method introduction

1. Put in the marking test paper, turn on the power switch of the machine, and adjust the height adjustment knob so that the two red light spots overlap into one light spot, that is, the focus debugging is completed. Otherwise, continue to adjust.
   Note: If the two light spots do not overlap, the marking effect will be affected when the deviation is small, and the marking machine cannot work when the deviation is large;

2. There is a ruler equipped with this machine to measure the distance between the laser head and the engraved object to adjust the focus. The distance between the two is 130mm, because there may be errors in the assembly, please refer to the actual measurement for details.

Software Acquisition and Installation

Method 1:

1. Turn on the power of the marking machine and use the data cable to connect the computer where the marking software needs to be installed;
2. Open the attached U disk on the computer, extract the “BSL engraving software” file to the computer desktop, open the unzipped folder, and send “ATOMSTACK” to the desktop shortcut;
3. Install the driver file “Drive\win7win8win10-x64.exe” in the U disk. After successful installation, double-click the desktop shortcut “ATOMSTACK” to start the engraving software.

Method 2:
In the event that the attached U disk is lost or the software is deleted by mistake, users can log in to the official website www.atomstack.com to obtain the software. Installation steps are the same as the method

Description of Functions of the software

Description of Common Functions Shape Drawing

1. Click and the“TEXT” appears by default. Enter the words in the text field and click  application complete text entry.
   • Text lining must be filled to work on the object to be carved.
   • A text tool to set alignment, character spacing, arc text, angle, and other parameters.

Text Drawing

1. Click to open the Filling Settings window;
2. There is no need to set other parameters for text carving. Only the “line” needs to be changed. The default value is 0.04.

Notes:
“Line” is the text filling density. The greater the value, the higher the carving speed, the lighter the carving color; the smaller the value, the lower the carving speed, the deeper the carving color; Carving on primary color metal, paint and baking paint, oxidized paint surface, electroplating metal, plastic, leather, and other paint materials provide the best effects.

Picture Processing

Picture Processing Portrait/Colored Photo

Notes:
Carving portrait/colored photos on paint and baking paint metal/oxidized paint electroplating metal can produce the best effects.

Picture Processing (Ordinary Bitmap)

Adjust the picture to a proper size;

• Check “Grayscale” and“Fixed DPI” (enter parameter 300 for X and Y) and “Outlets” in the Picture Settings window;
• Check “Two-way scanning” in the“Mark Configs” window and enter 0.4 in “Dotting time”;
• Carving parameter setting. Set “speed(mm/s)” as 500 and“power(%)” as 100.

Notes:
Carving on primary color metal, paint and baking paint, oxidized paint surface, electroplating metal, plastic, leather and other paint materials provide the best effects.

Mark Control

1. Click to import vector files in the formats of PLT, DWG, and Al;
2. The vector files imported must be filled before carving. There is no need to set other parameters for the filling of vector files. Only the “line” needs to be changed. The default value is 0.04

Notes:
“Line” is the text filling density. The greater the value, the higher the carving speed, the lighter the carving color; the smaller the value, the lower the carving speed, the deeper the carving color; Carving on primary color metal, paint and baking paint, oxidized paint surface, electroplated metal, plastic, leather, and other paint materials provide the best effects.

References of Carving Parameters for Different Materials

Picture, Text, and Vector File

Material| Line Spacing| Power| Speed
Metal| 0.01 or 0.005 or 0.001| 100| 300 or 500
Paint Surface Metal| 0.005 or 0.001| 100| 500
Plastic| 0.05| 100| 1000 or1500
Leather| 0.005 or 0.001| 100| 1000 or1500
Stone| 0.01| 100| 500
Paint Surface Glass| 0.05| 100| 500
Paint Surface Material| 0.05| 100| 1000 or 1500
Black and White Picture (Ordinary Bitmap)

Material| Picture Settings| Power| Speed
Metal| ****

Grayscale (Checked) Fixed DPI (x300 y300) Lattice point (Checked)

Two-way scanning(Checked) Dotting time (0.4~0.5ms) Adjustment point power(Checked)

| 100| 200
Paint Surface Metal| 100| 300
Plastic| 100| 500
Leather| 100| 500
Stone| 100| 200
Paint Surface Material| 100| 500
Colored Picture (Landscape and Portrait)|
---|---
Paint Surface Metal| Reversal (Checked)| | |
Electroplated Metal| Grayscale (Checked)| | |
Fixed DPI (x500 y500)| | |
Oxidized Metal|
Lattice Point (Checked)| 100| 500|
Two-way scanning(Checked)| | |
|
ABS| Dotting time (0.4~0. 5ms) Adjustment point power(Checked)| | |

FAQs

1. The machine does not respond when powered on.
2. Power connection failure: check the socket, switch, and socket on the machine body to ensure that they have been properly plugged and connected to power; check the Power button on the panel to make sure it is pressed and the button light is on.
3. Unable to connect to the computer
4. Not connected to the USB cable: check the computer and machine interface of the USB cable to ensure that it is properly connected. The USB interface on the front panel of some desktop computers is invalid, so it needs to be connected to the socket at the rear of the host.
5. The driver is not installed properly: install the driver according to the instructions. If the computer identifies the device as a serial port after installation, the hardware connection is OK.
6. In other special cases: disconnect the USB cable and power supply. After the equipment is completely powered off for 5 seconds, connect it to the power again.
7. Light carving or no carving
8. Inaccurate focusing: read the focusing section of the Operations Manual for accurate focusing.
9. Carving speed: a result of too high speed or too short burning time. Read the carving parameters section of the Operations Manual to readjust the parameters.
10. Shallow picture: the imported picture needs to be clear. If the lines are too fine and the color is too light, the carving effect will be affected directly.
11. Placement of object: as the laser focal distance is fixed, the object to be carved needs to be flat, parallel to the machine body. If the object to be carved is titled, the focal distance is inaccurate, resulting in an abnormal carving effect.

Customer Service

• For a detailed warranty policy, please visit our official website at: www.atomstack.com
• For technical support and service, please email: [email protected]

Manufacturer:
Shenzhen AtomStack Technologies Co., Ltd. Address: 17th Floor, Building 3A, Phase II, Intelligent Park, No. 76, Baohe Avenue, Baolong Street, Longgang Dist., Shenzhen, 518172, China.

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References

• AtomStack Official Website | Unleash Your Creativity With Laser

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