Desk Perpetual Calendar

Place the 3mm plywood flat on the laser work bed and make sure the surface is clean, dry, and stable.

Check the sheet for warping before processing. Keeping the plywood flat helps the engraved calendar details stay consistent and gives the cut stand and base pieces clean, accurate edges. Secure the material with suitable pins or magnets if needed.

Import the Desk Perpetual Calendar design into LaserMaker and adjust the layout to fit the available plywood area.

Check that the calendar artwork is assigned to the engraving layer and the outlines for the stand, base, and other structural parts are assigned to the cutting layer. Set the engraving layer to 800mm/s speed, 35% max power, 10% min power, with LOW air assist. Set the cutting layer to 10mm/s speed, 30% max power, 10% min power, with HIGH air assist.

Set the laser focus on the top surface of the 3mm plywood before starting the job. Use the Thunder Bolt autofocus function for a quick setup, or set the focus manually when you want to check the focal position yourself.

Accurate focus helps keep the engraved calendar details clear and allows the cutting layer to pass cleanly through the plywood. Check that the material remains flat after focusing so the focal distance stays consistent across the complete design.

Run the Frame function to preview the working area and confirm that the complete Desk Perpetual Calendar design stays within the plywood sheet.

Check the clearance around the calendar panel, stand, base, and other components. Once the position is correct, keep the plywood in the same location so the engraving and cutting layers remain aligned during processing.

Start with the engraving layer using 800mm/s speed, 35% max power, 10% min power, and LOW air assist. Engrave the calendar panel first while keeping the plywood in the framed position.

After engraving is complete, switch to the cutting layer at 10mm/s speed, 30% max power, 10% min power, with HIGH air assist. Cut the stand, base, and remaining structural pieces. Stay near the machine throughout processing and watch for excessive smoke, flame-ups, alarms, or material movement.

Remove the finished plywood pieces from the laser bed and gently clean away loose dust or soot. Assemble the calendar panel, stand, base, and other cut components according to the design, making sure the pieces fit securely and the movable date elements can be adjusted as intended.