Place a sheet of cork flat on the honeycomb table and smooth it out so there are no wrinkles. Tape the cork down around the edges with masking tape so it can’t shift during processing.

Next, peel the protective film of the acrylic off and put it beside the cork. Make sure both materials are clean, flat, and properly positioned before starting the job.

Open LaserMaker and import your design file. Use the Titan Pro camera’s capture or preview feature to see the actual bed and materials in the software.

Drag your design directly onto the live camera view and place it exactly where you want the cuts and engraving to appear on the cork and acrylic. Before you start, make sure the parameters match your material thickness and laser wattage.

Set the proper focus for the top surface before starting the job. If you’re using the auto-focus feature, a single click will adjust the laser head to the optimal height. For manual focus, use the focus stick and adjust until it’s perfectly upright against the material surface.

Run the Frame or Border function to preview the laser path. Watch the camera view as the laser head traces the outer boundary, and confirm that the design fits exactly on your materials without running off the edges or hitting the tape.

Once everything is aligned, start the job and watch the process closely. Cork produces smoke and acrylic reacts to heat, so make sure both stay flat and stable throughout the job. Keep an eye out for excessive smoke, small flame-ups, or any movement of the material that could affect the outcome.

Once both materials are cut and engraved, gently peel off the adhesive backing from your cork sheet. Carefully align it with the engraved acrylic base, then press it down slowly from one side to the other to avoid air bubbles.

Clean the surface with a soft cloth to remove fingerprints or dust. Your cork-on-acrylic menu board is now complete and ready to hang, display, or use at your café, restaurant, or event booth.