Engraving on the xTool F-series lasers can take a while. In this video, I show how I use the Smart Engrave function in XCS to cut that time down a lot.
I compare standard engraving and Smart Engrave on projects like necklaces and money clips, and I show where to turn it on in XCS. Software updates can make it act a little inconsistent with certain designs, so keep that in mind.
I share the time savings I’ve seen with Smart Engrave, but the tool pathing can vary, so you’ll still want to test your engraving settings and experiment a bit.
If engraving time is slowing you down on your xTool laser, Smart Engrave is worth trying, and in my experience you don’t have to give up quality to get the speed.