Use the smallest possible cone. This prevents the material from being stained with burn marks.
Step by Step
Step 1: Import design files or use template
Start by downloading our graphic. You can add your own design elements and/or adapt it according to your requirements. Then send the graphic to the laser using the settings below.
Print settings:
Process mode
Resolution
Cut line
Cut job
1000 dpi
none
Halftone
Others
Color
Optimized geometries, inner geometries first
Step 2: Laser process cardboard
Position the card stock inside your laser face down. Cover the rest of the working area so that you get a sufficient vacuum to hold the material in place. Then enter your material settings. Our recommended parameters can vary depending on laser type and available laser power.
Laser Parameters
Color
Process
Power (%)
Speed (%)
ppi/Hz
cutting slowly: red
Cut CO2
30
1.5
5000
scratching: blue
Cut CO2
10
3
5000
cutting fast: green
Cut CO2
50
3
5000
Passes
Air Assist
Z-Offset
Advanced
1
Gas 1
-
-
1
Gas 1
-
-
1
Gas 1
-
-
Info:
Use the external compressed air (= Gas 1) with 4 bar pressure to blow the smoke through the cutting slots. This ensures clean-cut edges.
Step 3: Cleaning and assembly
Create a "gutter" along the scratched cutting lines to achieve a nice fold. You can either use a ballpoint-pen or a folding stick. Apply double-sided adhesive tape on the six flaps. Crease all folding lines to remove the tension from the cardboard. Then glue the box together to complete the project.
Inspiration
For an individual look, you can paint the box after cutting.
Put a piece of acrylic or wood underneath the cut-out design. An individual engraving becomes visible when you open the box.
Replace the words "Happy Birthday" with other messages or dates, so you can quickly and easily offer your customers the option to personalize the box.
