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How to set up cut job

Discussion in 'Laser Cutters' started by Gizmo6, Jul 27, 2023.

  1. Gizmo6

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    I am working on shadowing a tool container that some tools will pass through several layers of foam while most will only occupy a single layer. What is the easiest way to ensure proper alignment of each layer when cutting?
    I am using Lightburn for my control software.
     
  2. Giarc

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    @Gizmo6 Use foam slightly larger and cut the profile of each layer as well as the tool holes. Or, make a jig so that the same corner of the foam is always at the same XY zero point. If your laser can cut through several at a time, cut through those pieces and then align the single layer piece at that same XY zero point I mentioned above.
     
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    I would burn aligment holes in the corners and stick dowels throguh the holes to align for gluiing
     
  4. Gizmo6

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    Thank you for the ideas, I will give them a try.
     

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