Laser Engraving - Custom Fridge Magnets

Introduction

Let’s craft a laser engraving wood custom fridge magnet! The wood custom fridge magnet presents intricate layers that add a unique look to your fridge.

Read this post and have a pleasant laser engraving time!

Machine Used

Thunder Bolt 30W

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Material Needed

3mm plywood

Settings

Decorative Border Engraving
Speed:800mm/s
Power:50%
DPI:350
Building Engraving
Speed:1000mm/s
Power:40%
DPI:350
Cutting
Speed:15mm/s
Max Power:45%
Min Power:10%

Before your work begins

Step 1: Place Your Wood for Laser Engraving

Choose an even wood on the laser honeycomb bed.

Step 2: Open Custom Fridge magnet File

Import the custom fridge magnet in LightBurn and check if your wood size is large enough.

For laser engraving custom fridge magnet with a lot of elements, ensure there are no misalignments or unnecessary overlaps in the file. Double-check everything, and decide if you want to add or subtract elements according to your preferences.

Step 3: Check the Laser Custom Fridge Magnet Settings

Ensure that the parameters are set correctly to achieve the ideal laser engraving custom fridge magnet.

Verify that bi-directional scanning is enabled or disabled. We enable bi-directional scanning to save time.

If the min power is too low, it will cause the stroking corners will be too shallow and the cutting corners will not cut through; if the min power is too high, it will cause the stroking to cut through the corners and the laser cutting will be bad at the corners.

Step 4: Focus on the Wood

Without focusing, your outcomes may fall short of expectations. So before starting, make sure you’ve rightly focused.

For focusing, you have two options: Auto Focus, which is simple—just press the AF button on the Thunder Bolt screen. Then you’re ready to have a laser engraving.

Step 5: Frame the Fridge Magnet Design and Start Laser Engraving

When you click “Frame”, the red light will display the laser engraving area. This is a safe process, and the frame will align with the wood. Once aligned, simply press “Start” to begin the custom fridge magnet laser engraving with the Thunder Bolt!

Step 6: Monitor the Laser Engraving Process

To avoid any issues, carefully monitor the laser engraving, especially when unusual conditions like alarms arise.

Considering the laser cutting energy, for safety reasons, we advise against staring directly at the process, even with the laser door closed.

Step 7: Complete the Fridge Magnet Laser Task

When the laser engraving custom fridge magnet is completed, it’s time to get it out. Then it’s just a fun assembly time to get the ideal custom fridge magnet. Imagine the joy of assembling the custom fridge magnet , as each piece clicks into place to create a beautiful, layered holiday decoration.

Come and Try!

Laser engraving fridge magnet is perfect for home, especially when you’re enjoying a family bonding moment. You can even have your private house laser engraving on a fridge magnet for a one-of-a-kind family memory!