Guitar magnet

Step by step instruction

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In only a few steps you can make this veneer wood magnet.

Preparation

Used material:

1 sheet wood veneer oak 3 mm
magnet foil approx. 20 x 35 mm or round magnet

Machine used:

Speedy 360, 80 watts
2" lens
Nozzle with small hole
Honeycomb cutting tabletop

For this application sample you can use any laser machine from the Speedy series.

Tip:

Step by Step

Step 1: Import the design file

Create a design of your own or use our template provided. Send it to the laser with the recommended laser parameters listed.

Print settings:

Process mode	Resolution	Cut line
Standard	500 dpi	none

Halftone	Others
Color	enhanced geometries, inner geometries first

Step 2: Laser process wood

Place the veneer sheet on the honeycomb cutting table in your laser. Position the material and then cover the rest of the work area to form a more powerful vacuum.

Job parameters may vary depending on the laser machine used and the laser power available.

Laser Parameters:

Process	Color	Process	Power (%)	Speed (%)	Ppi/Hz
Engraving	Black	Engrave CO₂	70	50	500
Engraving	Blue	Engrave CO₂	50	50	500
Engraving	Cyan	Engrave CO₂	70	50	500
Cutting	Red	Cut CO₂	100	1	1000

Passes	Air Assist	Z-Offset	Direction	Advanced
1	ON	6 mm	Top down	HQ
1	ON	1 mm	Top down	HQ
1	ON	3 mm	Top down	HQ
1	-	-	-	-

Step 3: Assemble the magnet

Remove the guitar from the laser and glue the magnetic foil to the backside.

One of the popular wood species: oak

For an application like this one, we recommend our varnished oak veneer panel. The veneered oak panel can be utilized for a variety of applications such as signs, gifts, architectural models, and handicrafts. Experiment with different laser settings or types of wood, and create a variety of different guitar models!

Downloads

Download graphic files

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