You can use any machine from our SP series for this sample. If you want to use a Speedy 360 or Speedy 300, please adapt the cutting files accordingly. The sheets should have a height of minimum 345 mm.
Important:
To cut the MDF, please use the aluminum cutting grid table
For cutting the acrylic, we recommend using the acyclic grid cutting table to prevent reflections of the laser beam on the back of the material
Step by Step
Step 1: Import /create design template
First, import our design template into your graphic program or make your own design. We created a design that allows you to produce two advent wreaths in one cutting step. This not only saves time, but also material. Send your design to the laser using the recommended settings.
Important:
Please cut all 5 files out of the acrylic. (They differ by the position of the circles for assembly.) This ensures that the single elements do not sit exactly above the other, but they are slightly turned. Page 6 of the file is for the MDF.
Print settings
process mode
resolution
cut line
Standard
500 dpi
none
halftone
others
color
enhanced geometries inner geometries first
Step 2: Laser process
Position the MDF into the laser and cut it out. Then put the first acrylic sheet into your laser and cover the rest of the table to maximize the exhaust power. Remove the protective foil after the laser process.
Laser Parameters Acrylic 3 mm
colour
process
power (%)
speed (%)
ppi/HZ
red
cutting CO2
100
0.9
1000
passes
Air Assist
Z-Offset
Advanced
1
on
0
-
Laser Parameters MDF
colour
process
power (%)
speed (%)
ppi/HZ
red
cutting CO2
100
0.5
1000
passes
Air Assist
Z-Offset
Advanced
1
on
0
-
Info:
We used the standard laser parameters from JobControl®, which are optimized for quality
To download material parameters used in JobControl®, go to www.troteclaser.com
Step 3: Post-processing
To assemble the advent wreath, position the single elements in any order. The small circles are positioning guides and take the pins of the candle holders. If you wish, you may fix the different elements using acrylic or super glue. We instead elected to fix the pieces with the silver band and the candle holders.
Now let your creativity flow and decorate the advent wreath with any items you like.
Inspirations
You can refine the upper ring by adding engravings.
