Cork and Acrylic Menu Board

Place the 2 mm self-adhesive cork sheet flat on the honeycomb table and smooth it out to remove wrinkles. Secure the edges with masking tape to prevent the cork from shifting during laser processing.

Next, remove the protective film from the 3 mm black acrylic and place it beside the cork. Make sure both materials are clean, flat, and correctly positioned before starting the laser engraving and cutting job.

Open LaserMaker and import the menu board design file. Use the Titan Pro camera’s capture or preview feature to view the worktable and materials directly in the software.

Drag the design onto the live camera view and position it where you want the engraving and cuts to appear on the cork and black acrylic. Check that each layer uses the correct laser source and that the speed and power settings are suitable for your material thickness and machine configuration.

Set the correct focus for the material surface before starting the job. If you’re using autofocus, activate it to adjust the laser head to the appropriate height. For manual focusing, place the focus stick upright against the material as instructed for your machine and adjust the head until the correct focus is set. Refocus when switching between materials if their surface heights differ.

Run the Frame or Border function in the software to preview the laser path. Watch the camera view as the laser head traces the design boundary, and confirm that the engraving and cutting areas fit within the materials without running off the edges or hitting the tape.

Once everything is aligned, start the job and monitor the process closely. Cork can produce smoke, and acrylic can react to heat, so keep the machine’s ventilation and air assist operating as required. Never leave the laser running unattended. Watch for excessive smoke, flames, or material movement, and stop the job if anything looks unsafe.

After the laser engraving and cutting are complete, remove the cork sheet from the worktable and carefully peel away its release liner to expose the adhesive. Align the cork with the engraved black acrylic base, then press it down gradually from one side to the other to reduce air bubbles and keep the edges aligned.

Wipe the finished board with a soft cloth to remove dust and fingerprints. Your custom cork-and-acrylic menu board is ready to display at a café, restaurant, event booth, or home coffee bar.