Laser Cutting - 3D Christmas Tree

Introduction

Let’s craft a laser cutting acrylic 3D Christmas Tree! The Acrylic Christmas Tree is a modern and stylish holiday decoration made of durable colorful acrylic.

With precision laser cutting and assembly, this eye-catching Christmas tree presents intricate layers that add a unique touch to your holiday decor.

Read this post and have a holiday laser cutting time!

Machine Used

Thunder Bolt 30W

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Material Needed

3mm colorful arylic

Settings

Cutting
Speed:8mm/s
Max Power:90%
Min Power:10%

Before your work begins

Step 1: Place Your Acrylic

Choose your favorite color and place the dazzling acrylic on the laser honeycomb bed.

Step 2: Open the 3D Christmas Tree File

Import the Christmas tree design in LightBurn and check if your acrylic size is large enough.

For laser Christmas tree design 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 Christmas Tree Settings

Ensure that the parameters are set correctly to achieve the ideal laser cutting Christmas tree.

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 Acrylic

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.

Step 5: Frame the Christmas Tree Design and Start Laser Cutting

When you click “Frame”, the red light will display the laser cutting area. This is a safe process, and the frame will align with the acrylic. Once aligned, simply press “Start” to begin the Christmas tree laser cutting with the Thunder Bolt!

Step 6: Monitor the Laser Cutting Process

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

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

Step 7: Complete the 3D Christmas Trees Laser Cutting

When the laser cutting Christmas tree is completed, it’s time to get it out. Then it’s just a fun assembly time to get the ideal Christmas tree. Imagine the joy of assembling the Acrylic 3D Cutting Christmas Tree, as each piece clicks into place to create a beautiful, layered holiday decoration.

Come and Try!

This interactive activity is perfect for all ages, whether you’re enjoying a family bonding moment or engaging in a fun classroom project. The Acrylic 3D Christmas Tree not only enhances your holiday celebrations, but it also makes a unique and meaningful addition to any space, bringing warmth, creativity, and festive spirit to your home or office. Every detail of the tree is carefully designed to offer a modern, stylish look, with its light-reflecting acrylic surface adding a touch of elegance to your festive decor.