Quick Answer: Before filling a resin, crystal or super letter, use the calculator in the Tekkaform control software to get the total volume of the letter and the estimated glue amount. This removes guesswork and helps you order the right quantity of material.
1. Why Calculate Before Filling
Resin and crystal letters are filled with liquid material that must match the letter cavity exactly. Under-estimating leaves a short letter; over-estimating wastes expensive material. A volume calculation before mixing gives you a target number to work from.
2. What the Software Calculates
The calculator works from the letter outline and the set depth to compute the total volume of the cavity. For resin, crystal and super letters, the same calculation supports estimating the glue amount needed for the fill.
3. Workflow with the Bender
7.Import the letter outline and set the return depth.
8.Run the volume calculation and note the total volume and glue amount.
9.Form the returns on the bender and assemble the letter.
10.Mix the fill material according to the calculated amount and fill the letter.
4. Practical Tips
•Keep a small margin for spills and settling when mixing.
•Use the same outline for calculation and forming so the volume stays consistent.
•Record the calculated amount with the job file for repeat orders.
FAQ
11.Q: Does the calculator work for super letters too? A: Yes. The volume and glue calculation supports resin, crystal and super letters from the same outline and depth settings.
12.Q: What if the letter has a complex shape? A: The calculation is based on the outline and depth, so complex shapes are handled the same way; verify with a small test fill the first time.
Q: Can I save the calculation for repeat orders? A: The job file keeps the outline and settings, so the volume can be recalculated or reused next time.