Check the thickness of the material before processing and adapt the kerf if necessary.
Step by Step
Step 1: Importing/creating the design template
Create your own design or use our template. You can adjust our template to suit your requirements.
Tip:
You can adapt the diameter of the holes depending on the pens you want to display.
Send the job to the laser using the following print settings:
Process mode
Resolution
Cut line
Standard
500 dpi
none
Halftone
Others
colour
enhanced geometries, inner geometries first
Step 2: Laser Cutting
Adjust the parameter settings in your laser software. The suggested parameters will differ depending on your laser machine and its available laser power:
Laser Parameters:
Colour
Process
Power (%)
Speed (%)
ppi/Hz
Creasing: red
cut CO2
7
1
1000
Cutting: red
cut CO2
100
1.6
1000
Passes
Air Assist
Z-Offset
Advanced
1
on
-
-
1
on
-
-
Info:
We used the standard 5 mm solid maple parameters from JobControl®.
Step 3: Cleaning and assembly
Remove the wood from the laser machine bed and clean it using a damp cloth. To assemble it, simply put together the two parts.
To finish, fill your display with pens and business cards and it is now ready to be used as a point of sale display.
Inspiration
Let your creativity flow and make this pen holder using different materials and different shapes or designs.
This pen holder can be prodced and then personalised for customers at a later date.
