Guitar 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.

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Step by step

Step 1

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

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

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!

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Questions about applications or settings?
We're happy to advise you from A for Air assist to Z for z-offset.

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