Laser Cutting Cases for Beginners
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Laser Cutting Cases for Beginners
This is a simple guide for making CNC cut cases
The Design
We wanted to make a case for a small circuit board we had, so we ended up taking measurements and using a site called Makercase to create SVG plans
Know the Right Material
Make sure the material you are using is the right thickness, because there was a box we wanted to assemble before and when we used thick acrylic, the nodges didn't fit together well.
Creating a Dxf File
For our laser cutter, we needed to convert our file to DXF, so we used an online file converter to do so.
Calibration
Depending on the model you have, you will need to upload the design to a program, calibrate the x & y axis of machine, and pick the right material you want before starting the cut.
Cut and Assemble
Now you are ready to start up the laser cutter with your materials, and assemble your case