Ball-point pen display

Step-by-Step instructions and templates

Create your own file or use our already created template to make an awesome counter display. Simply adapt the dimensions to the ones you need and start production.
You can find these engraving materials on our material webiste.

Preparation

Required material:

1/2 sheet MDF 23.5'' x 12'' - 1/4" thickness
1/2 sheet MDF 23.5'' x 12'' - 1/4" thickness with double-sided adhesive foil
1/2 sheet TroGlass Color Gloss - 0.118" with double-sided adhesive foil
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 for variations of thickness in the material. The elliptical shape makes the slot more flexible.

Step by Step

Step 1: Import/create design template

Import the 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: 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: Post-processing

Clean the marks on the parts using a 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 to the acrylic. Finally, insert the stands into the slots at the back of the display.