Now anyone can produce beautiful,
professional engraving of text and scanned graphics right from their
computer. Roland designed the EGX-20 to be remarkably easy to
operate, even for beginners. The EGX-20 is large and powerful enough
to handle a wide variety of engraving jobs, including awards,
product serial numbers, office directories, personalized items and
more, yet small enough to fit comfortably on your desktop. Thanks to
its intuitive joystick and dial controls, operation is uncomplicated
for both novices and experienced professionals. The EGX-20 includes
everything you need to get started immediately, including a complete
suite of engraving software.
Roland's Active Surface Tracking System
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revolutionary of the EGX-20's features is its Automatic Surface Tracking
System. AST automatically tracks the height of the material to ensure
engraving at a consistent depth, even on bowed or non-uniform surfaces.
Unlike systems that can take extensive trial and error to learn, AST makes
setting the origin point and cutting depth effortless. Now you can produce
consistently beautiful results with less learning time and less wasted
materials.
How AST Works:
An
automatic height sensor is attached to the lower end of the spindle
unit. In addition to tracking the height of the material, AST controls
the spindle and cutter height automatically. It also protects the
surface from being scratched by cutting debris. A choice of
three-different-diameter nose cones is included, allowing you to choose
the most appropriate size, depending on the line thickness or curvature
of the material.
*AST may not be able to engrave some materials, depending upon their
shapes and/or design.
Engrave a Wide Variety of
Materials | With its 15,000-rpm spindle
motor, the EGX-20 is powerful enough to engrave on a wide variety of
popular materials, including acrylics, PVC, ABS, polycarbonate and wood.
With the optional diamond scraper and burnishing attachment, you can also
scribe light metals such as aluminum and brass for awards. Securing the
material to the worktable is easy with the included adhesive sheet. Once
you select the material to be engraved from the menu of the included
software, the EGX-20 automatically determines optimum cutting speed and
tool path, assuring smooth accurate results.
Powerful, Easy-to-Use Engraving Software
Included | Included with the EGX-20 is a
complete suite of software: Dr. Engrave for nameplate engraving, 3D
Engrave for producing reliefs and Virtual MODELA for simulating finished
work.
Dr.Engrave
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Dr. Engrave |
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3D Engrave |
- Converts Windows TrueType fonts into single-line fonts for scribing
so you won't need to purchase new fonts.
- Imports database files (*.txt/csv) and automatically lays them out
for fast engraving of nameplates in large quantities. A "V" cut function
outlines borders for easy separation of individual plates.
- Accepts scanned images such as illustrations or company logos
directly from your scanner and computer for engraving.
- Quickly handles enlargement and reduction.
3D Engrave
- Adds thickness to bitmap images to create reliefs.
- Allows you to specify different engraving depths for various objects
in a single design for added creativity.
Virtual MODELA
- Preview finished reliefs on screen prior to actual production.
- Lighting effects, material color and bitmap overlays can be added
to represent the finished product.
- Accurately estimates engraving time.
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| Model |
EGX-20 |
| Table size |
220 (W) x 170 (D) mm (8-5/8 (W) x
6-11/16 (D) in.) |
| Table load weight |
Maximum 1 kg (2.2 1b.) |
| Carriage cutting range |
203.2 (X) x 152.4 (Y) x 31.8 (Z)
mm (8 (X) x 6 (Y) x 1-1/4 (Z) in.) |
| Carriage operating speed |
X and Y axes: 0.1 to 1 mm/s, 1 to
15 mm/s (0.0039 to 0.59 in./s)
Z axis: 0.1 to 1 mm/s, 1 to 6 mm/s (0.0039 to 0.23 in./s) |
| Cutting-depth control |
AST (Active Surface Tracking) system |
| Maximum cutting depth |
3D Cutting mode: 0.05 to 7 mm (0.002
to 0.27 in.)
Engraving mode: 0.05 to 1 mm (0.002 to 0.039 in.) |
| Cuttable materials |
Composition: Resin (acrylic, modeling
wax, ABS, polyacetal, polycarbonate, styrenefoam, etc.),
wood, and plaster
Maximum thickness: 30 mm (1-1/8 in.) |
| Resolution |
0.01 mm/step (0.00039 in./step) |
| Spindle motor |
12 W (DC motor) |
| Spindle rotating speed |
4,000 to 15,000 rpm |
| Cutter diameter |
3.175 mm (1/8 in.) |
| Interface* |
Parallel (compliant with IEEE 1284) |
| Power supply |
AC adapter
Input: AC 100 to 240 V +/-10%, 50/60 Hz Output: DC 19
V, 2.1 A |
| Power consumption |
Maximum during operation: 0.6 A at
100 V, 0.27 A at 240 V |
| Operating noise level |
Standby: Less than 45 dB (A)
No-load operation: Less than 70 dB (A) (according to
ISO 7779) |
| External dimensions |
515.2 (W) x 368.3 (D) x 270.6 (H)
mm (20-5/16 (W) x 14-1/2 (D) x 10-5/8 (H) in.) |
| Machine weight |
10.9 kg (24 1b.) |
| Operating environment |
Temperature: 5 to 40oC
(41 to 104oF)
Relative humidity: 35 to 80% (no condensation) |
| Included items and accessories |
AC adapter, power cord, cutter, cutter
holder, depth regulator noses (large and small),adhesive
sheet for mounting material, test-use plate material,
Roland Software Package CD-ROM, User's Manual
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| *USB connectivity: You can connect the EGX-20 to your
computer's USB port with the optional parallel to USB
conversion cable (SX-UP2). |
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