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title: How to Use a Rotary Attachment on TruCUT 6040 Laser with RD Works Control System, and Size Calculation (Part 1)
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# How to Use a Rotary Attachment on TruCUT 6040 Laser with RD Works Control System, and Size Calculation (Part 1)

**Source:** [https://machinery.support/using-rotary-attachment-part1](https://machinery.support/using-rotary-attachment-part1)

- published: 2022-04-04 16:18:48
- modified: 2022-07-25 22:52:21
- youtube:
  - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jLUgGDWTIQ
  - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lv8Bt4ZYITg

https://youtu.be/4jLUgGDWTIQ
Watch video on YouTube: [https://youtu.be/4jLUgGDWTIQ](https://youtu.be/4jLUgGDWTIQ)

In [Part 2](https://machinery.support/surface-drive-rotary-engrave-part2), we see how a [Laser Rotary Attachment](https://buythis.co.za/lc-6040l-80) is used to engrave on a glass jar.

Using a [Rotary Attachment](https://buythis.co.za/lc-6040l-80) can be a bit tricky but here’s how:

Step ONE: Connect [Laser Cutter](https://buythis.co.za/laser-machines) and let it boot up and be ready for a job, adjust the rotary rollers to allow your cylindrical object to seat and roll correctly. Measure the Diameter and put it into the controller [Menu>User Setting>Rotating].

Step two: Press Menu>Manufacturers Setting>{please contact our engineer team for your machine admin password}>Y-AXIS>Step length>Copy Step Length value. Open RDWORKS, do an engraving file 30mm x 30mm or use dimensions that suit you best. and send to the machine and engrave on a cylindrical object covered in masking tape with power set low and speed set high just so you can print on the tape and not the object.

[https://youtu.be/4jLUgGDWTIQ](https://youtu.be/4jLUgGDWTIQ)Watch video on YouTube: [https://youtu.be/4jLUgGDWTIQ](https://youtu.be/4jLUgGDWTIQ)

Step Three: Measure the distance you got on the object on the y-axis normally value is high. Use formulae Actual Distance/Design Distance x Step length value for Y-axis. The result is input into the Controller and also save it so you can use the value again each time you use the rotary.

Step four: Re-print the same job as on the test to check if dimensions are no longer stretching. If correct, then proceed to Part 2 Video using the link below: [https://youtu.be/lv8Bt4ZYITg](https://youtu.be/lv8Bt4ZYITg)

Final step: Run the job desired using the Video in Part 2

https://youtu.be/lv8Bt4ZYITg
Watch video on YouTube https://youtu.be/lv8Bt4ZYITg

**This Article Is the first part of a Series on Setting-Up, Using and Reverting a [Laser Rotary Attachment](https://buythis.co.za/lc-6040l-80) on a TruCUT Laser. Please see all see all Articles in this series.**

In [Part 2](https://machinery.support/surface-drive-rotary-engrave-part2), how to engrave a glass jar with a [Laser Rotary Attachment](https://buythis.co.za/lc-6040l-80)
In [Part 3](https://machinery.support/revert-back-laser-rotary-part-3), how to revert back to Flat Laser Cutting Mode,  After Rotary Engraving on [6040 TruCUT Laser Cutting Machine](https://buythis.co.za/lc-6040l-80)