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Print & Cut Memo Matching Game
Step-by-step instructions
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Preparation
Required material:
- 2 sheets MDF 600x300mm, 6mm thick
- 1/4 sheet TroGlass Clear 10 mm
- Material to cover the engraving table
Machine used:
- Speedy 360, 100 Watts
- 2.5" lens
- JobControl® Vision camera system
- Aluminum cutting grid table or honeycomb cutting table for cutting the MDF
- Acrylic cutting grid for cutting the acrylic
This application can be made 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
Create your very own, unique design or use our provided template. Feel free to swop out our images with your own or your customer's images. Print the design directly on the MDF with an UV printer.
(Find tips for the graphics creation for JobControl® Vision)
Upload the job to the laser using the settings below. Be careful not to deviate from these instructions as it will result in the registration marks not being 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
Next, create your laser parameter settings. Always keep in mind that the recommended settings can differ, depending on the laser machine used and laser power available.
In addition, the printing process used can have an impact on the laser parameters.
Instructions on how to use JobControl® Vision software can be found here: JobControl® Vision software
Important: When cutting wood, please use a 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, but be sure to cut out space for 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
In the next part of our tutorial, we will produce an acrylic holder for the picture cards.
Tip: Check the kerf when producing the base plate and adapt it if necessary.
Upload your 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
Create your laser parameter settings. Remember that the recommended settings can differ, depending on the laser machine used and laser power available.
Important: For cutting acrylic, be sure to use a nozzle with large diameter. In addition you can increase the pressure of your air assist.
The pole could 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 now ready.
Inspiration
- Give your creativity free rein. Change the shape of the picture cards or the material. Add a logo or other text on the back of the playing cards.
- For a fancy 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.
