Ball pen display from TroGlass and MDF | DIY sample Trotec Laser

Feel free to use our free template to create this counter display. You simply need to adapt the dimensions of your pens and start! Any required engraving materials are available from Trotec - Browse our product range here.

Preparation

Required material

1/2 sheet MDF 600 x 300 x 6mm
1/2 sheet MDF 600 x 300 x 6mm with double-sided adhesive foil
1/2 sheet TroGlass Color Gloss 3mm with double-sided adhesive foil
Rest of TroLase Lights for the branding

Machine used

Speedy 400
100 Watt
2" lens

For this sample you can use a Speedy 360 or Speedy 400 laser machine from the Speedy laser engraver series.

Tips

Cut the MDF on the aluminum cutting grid table. For the acrylic, use the acrylic cutting grid table for or the acrylic slat cutting table
The elliptic shape beneath the rectangle helps you to compensate thickness variations of the material. The elliptical shape makes the slot more flexible.

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Step by step

Step 1

Step 1: Import /create design template

Import our design into your graphic program and change it according to your requirements.

Print settings

Process mode	Resolution	Cut line
Standard	500 dpi	none

Halftone	Others
Black & White

Step 2

Step 2: Laser process

Cut all parts out of MDF using the aluminum cutting grid table. Next, cut and engrave the acrylic on the acrylic cutting grid table or the acrylic slat cutting table to avoid back reflections on the material. Finally, cut the letters out of TroLase Lights.

Laser Parameters:

Material	Color	Process	Power (%)	Speed (%)
MDF	red	Cut CO₂	100	0.5
Acrylic	red	Cut CO₂	95	1
TroLase Lights	red	Cut CO₂	17	2

ppi/Hz	Passes	Air Assist	Z-Offset	Advanced
1000	1	on	-	-
1000	1	off	-	-
1000	1	off	-	-

Info:

We used the standard laser parameters from JobControl^® optimized for speed
The material parameters of JobControl^® can be downloaded from www.troteclaser.com

Step 3

Step 3: Post-processing

Clean all parts using a damp cloth. Glue the two MDF parts together and add the acrylic piece on top. Make sure that all pieces are positioned precisely on top of each other. Use an angle stop if necessary to avoid shifting of the parts. Next, glue the letters made of TroLase Lights on the acrylic. Finally, insert the stands into the slots at the back of the display.

Preparation

Required material

1/2 sheet MDF 600 x 300 x 6mm
1/2 sheet MDF 600 x 300 x 6mm with double-sided adhesive foil
1/2 sheet TroGlass Color Gloss 3mm with double-sided adhesive foil
Rest of TroLase Lights for the branding

Machine used

Speedy 400
100 Watt
2" lens

For this sample, you can use laser machines from the Speedy Laser Engraver series (Speedy 360 or larger).

Tips

Cut the MDF using the aluminium cutting grid table. When cutting the acrylic, use the acrylic cutting grid or the acrylic slat cutting tables.
The elliptic shape under the rectangle helps to compensate for thickness variations with the material. It also helps the slot remain flexible.

Ball Pen Display

ZIP

Download now

ZIP

Download now

Step by step

Step 1

Step 1: Import /create design template

Import the design into your chosen graphics program and adjust it according to your preferences.

Print settings

Process mode	Resolution	Cut line
Standard	500 dpi	none

Halftone	Others
Black & White

Step 2

Step 2: Laser process

Cut all MDF parts out using the acrylic cutting grid table. Next, cut and engrave the acrylic on the acrylic cutting grid table or the acrylic slat cutting table. This is to avoid back reflections on the material. Finally, cut out each letter from TroLase Lights.

Laser Parameters:

Material	Colour	Process	Power (%)	Speed (%)
MDF	red	Cut CO2	100	0.5
Acrylic	red	Cut CO2	95	1
TroLase Lights	red	Cut CO2	17	2

ppi/Hz	Passes	Air Assist	Z-Offset	Advanced
1000	1	on	-	-
1000	1	off	-	-
1000	1	off	-	-

Info:

We used the standard laser parameters from JobControl® for optimised speed.
The material parameters for JobControl® can be downloaded from www.troteclaser.com

Step 3

Step 3: Post-processing

Clean each part with a damp cloth. Glue the two MDF parts together and attach the acrylic piece on top. Ensure that all pieces are positioned exactly above one another. If necessary, use an angle stop to ensure the parts don’t shift while you work. Next, glue the TroLase Lights letters to the acrylic. Finally, insert the stands into the appropriate slots behind the display.