Here is an easy step-by-step guide and a template you can use to make a decorative pen display. Simply download the template and modify the dimensions to fit your pens. We used MDF and TroLase engraving materials (available at www.engraving-supplies.com).
The elliptic shape beneath the rectangle makes the slot more flexible, so it helps you compensate for variations in the thickness of the material.
Step by Step
Step 1: Import /create design template
Import our design template into your graphic program and modify it to meet your preferences or requirements.
Print settings
Process mode
Resolution
Cut line
Standard
500 dpi
none
Halftone
Others
Black & White
Step 2: Laser process
Cut out MDF parts using the acrylic cutting grid table. Then cut and engrave the acrylic. To avoid back reflections on the material, use the acrylic cutting grid table or the acrylic slat cutting table. Next 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
After you have finished laser processing the materials, 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 make sure the parts do not shift. Next, glue the letters made of TroLase Lights on the acrylic. Finally, insert the stands into the slots at the back of the display.
Inspirations
Modification tip:
If you wish, you can directly engrave on the acrylic instead of using the adhesive letters.
