Monster Fridge Magnets
Try your hand at creating a set of fun and quirky fridge magnets by following our simple instructions. You can get creative and design some of your own magnets if you like, or feel free to use the cutting template we have provided.
![magnetic film laser cut](/static_processed/7e94d5f331e435f459a6ba254df1ac6b/.jpg?{"image":"https://backend.troteclaser.com/static/images/knowledge/diy-samples/magnets-cut-from-film/laser-cutting-magnets.jpg","edits":{"resize":{"width":1280,"height":640,"fit":"cover"}}})
Preparation
You Will Need
- 1x sheet of TroLase Digital Print Series - white
- Magnetic adhesive backing (ask our Consumables team about this)
Machine Used
- Speedy 400
- 120W
- 2" lens
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This project can be created by any machine from the Speedy series or the SP range.
Tips
- If you're having trouble finding the perfect cutting parameters, you may want to refresh your memory by reading through our the following pages:
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Step by step
![magnetic film laser cut](/static_processed/161d33819cec5708e5e1e8bc0f961de5/.jpg?{"image":"https://backend.troteclaser.com/static/images/knowledge/diy-samples/magnets-cut-from-film/laser-cutting-magnets.jpg","edits":{"resize":{"width":650,"fit":"cover"}}} "laser-cutting-magnets.jpg")
Step 1: Printing onto your Chosen Material
Open the graphics file. This will then need to be printed on your chosen material in whatever way you decide (UV printing, standard printing, etc). We decided to use TroLase Digital Print as an example product. It’s a great choice for this application as the material is designed to be printed on.
Alternatively, you can engrave the graphics onto your material instead of printing. We find the results are a lot more eye-catching when printed in colour, but if your laser machine allows it you can engrave the monsters instead. If you decide on this option, use the following laser parameters. Please note that these settings may vary depending on the laser machine and material you are using.
Engraving Parameters (Optional)
| Colour | Process | Power (%) | Speed (%) | ppi/Hz |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | Engrave CO2 | 40 | 100 | 600 |
| Passes | Air Assist | Z-Offset | Advanced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ON | +1.5mm | High Quality |
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Step 2: Cutting your Magnets (JobControl Vision Necessary)
Once your material is prepped and ready for cutting, place it inside your laser machine. This file already has all the registration marks needed to make the software work. Once the material is in the machine, open the cutting file in JobControl and send it to the laser machine using the following laser parameters.
Please note that these cutting settings may also change depending on what laser machine and material you are using.
| Colour | Process | Power (%) | Speed (%) | ppi/Hz |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red | Cut CO2 | 32 | 0.8 | 5000 |
| Passes | Air Assist | Z-Offset | Advanced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ON | - | - |
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