Aluminum cutting grid table or honeycomb cutting table for cutting the MDF
Acrylic cutting grid for cutting the acrylic
This sample can be produced on any machine from the Speedy 300 platform or bigger with installed JobControl® Vision Software.
Important:
Make sure that "Send Beziers and paths to driver" is activated in your software. Otherwise the registration marks are not recognized by JobControl® Vision.
Step by Step
Step 1: Picture cards
First, you'll need to determine what design you want to use. You may use our template, or create your own design. If you use our template, you'll want to replace the pictures with your own images. Then print the design directly on the MDF with an UV printer. (Find tips for the graphics creation for JobControl® Vision)
Send the job to the laser using the settings below. Please note that if you do not follow these instructions, the registration marks will not be recognized by JobControl® Vision.
Print settings:
Process mode
Resolution
Cut line
Cut Job
1000 dpi
none
Halftone
Others
Color
enhanced geometries, inner geometries first
Step 2: Laser process picture cards
Determine and adjust the parameter settings. Note that the printing process used can have an impact on the laser parameters.
Important: For cutting wood, please use the nozzle with small diameter. In addition you can increase the pressure of your air assist.
Tipp: Apply application tape to reduce the traces of smoke. Leave out the registration marks, so that JobControl® Vision camera system can "read" them.
Laser parameters registration marks:
Color
Process
Power (%)
Speed (%)
ppi/Hz
black
RegMark
-
-
-
Passes
Air Assist
Z-Offset
Advanced
-
-
-
-
Laser parameters cutting:
Color
Process
Power (%)
Speed (%)
ppi/Hz
red
Cut CO2
90
0.6
1000
Passes
Air Assist
Z-Offset
Advanced
1
on
-
Tip:
We used the standard laser parameters from JobControl® optimized for quality
The material parameters of JobControl® can be downloaded from www.troteclaser.com
Step 3: Acrylic holder
We produced an acrylic holder for the picture cards.
Tip: Check the kerf when producing the base plate and adapt it if necessary.
Send the job to the laser
Print settings:
Process mode
Resolution
Cut line
Cut Job
500 dpi
-
Halftone
Others
-
enhanced geometries, inner geometries first
Step 4: Laser process acrylic holder
Determine and adjust the parameter settings. The recommended settings can differ depending on the laser machine used and laser power available.
Important: For cutting acrylic, be sure to use the nozzle with big diameter. In addition you can increase the pressure of your air assist.
The pole can get bent during cutting.
Laser parameter cutting:
Color
Process
Power (%)
Speed (%)
ppi/Hz
red
Cut CO2
95
0.1
20000
Passes
Air Assist
Z-Offset
Advanced
1
on
-3 mm
-
Tip:
We used the standard laser parameters from JobControl® optimized for quality
The material parameters of JobControl® can be downloaded from www.troteclaser.com
Step 5: Finishing
Clean the cutting edges of the MDF cards and put the stand together.
Your memo matching game with holder is ready.
Inspiration
Get creative! You can change the shape of the picture cards or the material, or add a logo or other text on the back of the playing cards.
For an elegant effect, we engraved the cutting edge with a stripe pattern. To do so, simply put the cards on the holder, place it inside the laser and engrave all 4 sides.
