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Laser Rotary Wrap Layout Calculator

Plan artwork width and equal angular spacing around a cylindrical object before rotary engraving.

Set up your calculation

An illustrative example is loaded. Replace its values with your measurements, costs or documented settings.

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How this works

Calculation

Your result

Object circumference
251.327 mm
Artwork angular width
71.62 °
Repeat pitch
62.832 mm
Repeat angle
90 °
Gap between repeats
12.832 mm

The quote handoff carries your inputs and assumptions. Only an explicit base cost is suggested as a quote cost; prices, rates and measurements remain planning notes.

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Understand the cutting profile, material reference and equipment limits before applying the result.

Understand the result

Method & assumptions

Circumference = pi × measured object diameter. Artwork angle = artwork width ÷ circumference × 360. Equal repeat pitch = circumference ÷ repeat count.

  • For a cylindrical surface, not tapered drinkware. Measures artwork on the object; it does not calculate motor steps or roller diameter.
  • A roller rotary uses drive-roller geometry for calibration; a chuck setup may use object diameter. Follow your controller's setup and frame a test before engraving.

Reference material

Worked example

Work through the laser rotary layout example

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Input or stepExample value
Example inputs80 mm cylinder; 50 mm wide art; four repeats
Object circumference251.327412 mm
Repeat pitch62.831853 mm
Repeat angle90 °
Gap between repeats12.831853 mm

These values match Load example. They illustrate the method, not recommended material, machine or pricing settings. Read the assumptions before using the result.

Common questions

Are the example settings a recommendation?

No. Replace the example with measured dimensions, actual costs and your product or machine manufacturer's limits.

What if an input is incomplete or impossible?

The result is hidden and a field or calculation error explains what needs correction.

Use this in your project

Continue with the next measurement or cost, then keep the assumptions with your quote.

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