Cork board

Use the design template and instructions below to create a beautiful custom corkboard.

Lasercut cork pinboard
Lasercut cork pinboard

Preparation

Required material
Machine Used

Of course, you can also produce this pattern with all other machines in the Speedy laser engraver series .

Tip

 Try a variety of different designs to suit your client or personal preference.

Cork Pin Board

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Step by step

Trotec laser print settings: cork 6mm
Step 1

Step 1: Design

Import our design template and adapt it to your preferences. With the relief mode and the two gray levels in the graphic, you can engrave two different shades in one go in the cork. To find out which grayscale achieves which color change, first apply the grayscale matrix.

Send the graphic for the corkboard to your Trotec laser engraver with the following settings:

Process mode Resolution Cut line
Relief 333dpi none
Halftone Others
Color Enhanced geometries

Tip:

Because the corkboard is mostly viewed from a distance, you can use a coarser resolution of 333dpi. A higher resolution will not be seen by the human eye, so you can save a lot of time in the laser engraving process.

Cork engraving with a laser
Step 2

Step 2: Laser process the cork

Lay the cork piece in your Trotec laser engraver and cover the rest of the working area completely. The large nozzle gives the best results with this material. The parameters can of course vary depending on the laser machine used and the available laser power.

Laser Parameters: Engraving

Color Process Power % Speed % ppi/Hz
Black Engrave CO2 50 70 500
Passes Air Assist Z- offset Advanced
1 ON 0mm High Quality

Laser Parameters: Scratching

Color Process Power % Speed % ppi/Hz
Red Cut CO2 12 4 1,000
Passes Air Assist Z-offset Advanced
1 ON +9 mm -

Laser Parameters: Cutting

Color Process Power % Speed % ppi/Hz
Blue Cut CO2 60 1 1,000
Passes Air Assist Z- offset Advanced
1 ON 0mm -

Tip:

Cover the workspace very carefully when working with cork. This will help you achieve the best extraction performance and avoid flaming during cutting.

Trotec laser print settings: MDF 6mm
Step 3

Step 3: Laser-template MDF support plate

For additional stability of the cork and to help it attach better, we placed a slightly smaller sized MDF board on the back. This also allows you easily attach wall hooks. Then send the MDF-template graphics to the laser device with the following settings:

Process mode Resolution Cut line
Cut Job 1000dpi None
Halftone Others
Color Enhanced geometries
Laser cutting MDF plate
Step 4

Step 4: Laser process the MDF

Lay the MDF plate in your Trotec laser machine. The parameters can obviously change depending on the laser machine used and the available laser power.

Laser parameters Color Process Power % Speed % ppi/Hz
Cutting Red cut CO2 90 0.4 1,000
Passes Air Assist Z offset Advanced
1 ON 0mm -

We used the JobControl® default settings for MDF with 6mm thickness.

Finishing of the laser cut cork pinboard
Step 5

Step 5: Cleaning and assembly

Clean the cut edges of the cork with a damp cloth and attach the MDF plate to the back of the cork.

Your personalized corkboard is now finished!

Preparation

Required material
  • 1 sheet of Cork, 3mm
  • 1 sheet of MDF, 600x300mm, 6mm + adhesive tape
  • Cover material

Laser materials available in our webshop

Machine Used

You can achieve the same great results using any laser in the Speedy laser engraver series to complete this project.

Tip

You can use your laser to cut the corkboard to any desired shape. Corkboards are great for family noticeboards, wall planners, corporate office pinboards and more. Customise with your choice of image or even a logo.

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Step by step

Trotec laser print settings: cork 6mm
Step 1

Step 1: Design

You can import your own design, or edit the attached template to suit your preferences. Using relief mode, the two gray levels in the image can be engraved in two different tones in one go in the cork. Use the grayscale matrix to find the right shades of grey for your application.

We suggest the following JobControl settings:

Process mode Resolution Cut line
Relief 333dpi none
Halftone Others
Color Enhanced geometries

Tip:

You can reduce laser engraving time by setting the DPI to 333. The corkboard is most likely going to viewed from a distance, and any increase in resolution quality may be lost in this application. The lower resolution will greatly speed up the process, while not greatly affecting engraving quality.

Cork engraving with a laser
Step 2

Step 2: Laser process the cork

Place the cork sheet flat on the laser table. Cover the rest of the table to increase vacuum. Select the large nose cone for this application. Adjust the settings below to suit your machine and power:

Laser Parameters: Engraving

Color Process Power % Speed % ppi/Hz
Black Engrave CO2 50 70 500
Passes Air Assist Z- offset Advanced
1 ON 0mm High Quality

Laser Parameters: Scratching

Color Process Power % Speed % ppi/Hz
Red Cut CO2 12 4 1,000
Passes Air Assist Z-offset Advanced
1 ON +9 mm -

Laser Parameters: Cutting

Color Process Power % Speed % ppi/Hz
Blue Cut CO2 60 1 1,000
Passes Air Assist Z- offset Advanced
1 ON 0mm -

Tip:

Covering the table when laser processing cork will help improve extraction and reduce the risk of fire. 

Trotec laser print settings: MDF 6mm
Step 3

Step 3: Laser-template MDF support plate

Laser cut a backing board made from MDF to help improve the rigidity of the cork sheet, and make it easy to attach to a wall. We suggest the following settings to laser cut a MDF backing board:

Process mode Resolution Cut line
Cut Job 1000dpi None
Halftone Others
Color Enhanced geometries
Laser cutting MDF plate
Step 4

Step 4: Laser process the MDF

Place the MDF sheet in your Trotec laser. Test and adjust the parameters below to suit your machine and laserpower:

Laser parameters Color Process Power % Speed % ppi/Hz
Cutting Red cut CO2 90 0.4 1,000
Passes Air Assist Z offset Advanced
1 ON 0mm -

We used the default JobControl® default settings for 6mm MDF.

Finishing of the laser cut cork pinboard
Step 5

Step 5: Cleaning and assembly

Use a damp cloth to clean the corkboard. Attach the MDF backing sheet.

Use wall hooks to mount your new corkboard. Sit back and enjoy your personalised creation!

Inspiration

Personalise the noticeboard for a business, Club or private person.

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