We enjoy creating with our machines too…
If you have one of our machines, pick a project below and have a go yourself.
We regularly update this page with new information and ideas to help get you started with your Boxford machines, continue learning and hopefully inspire you to create your own projects!
Laser Cut Face Shield
Using a 0.5mm polypropylene sheet on 500 x 300mm sheet you can cut 5 sets of components per sheet. You need a PVC sheet, minimum of 150 micron for the visor.
Use a 2 hole punch set to A6 and make 4 holes in the PVC visor (no laser cutting of the PVC required).
All of the components can be placed into a document wallet and the cleaned with anti-bacterial wipes, ready to be assembled by the user.
This project was kindly shared with us by one of our customers. See their Facebook funding page for details of their great work:
https://www.facebook.com/donate/711361192735996/720704261801689/
PARAMETERS (BGL350 50w example)
CUT
Min power 80%
Max power 85%
Speed 40mm/sec
Machine: BGL CO2 Laser
Parameters can be adjusted to suit your model of laser
Living Hinge Pencil Pot
One of the most impressive things a laser cutter can cut is a living hinge. Made up of a pattern of interlinked cut lines, you can turn a solid piece of wood into a flexible component. Try making our pencil pot to your size and specifications.
PARAMETERS (BGL350 50w example)
CUT
Min power 80%
Max power 85%
Speed 11mm/sec
Machine: BGL CO2 Laser
5cm Ruler Keyring
Make your own personalised acrylic ruler keyring using our free template. You can incorporate vector engraving, scan engraving and cutting, all in the same production cycle.
PARAMETERS (BGL350 50w example)
SCAN ENGRAVE
Min power 16%
Max power 16%
Speed 300mm/sec
VECTOR ENGRAVE
Min power 15%
Max power 15%
Speed 200mm/sec
CUT
Min power 80%
Max power 85%
Speed 10mm/sec
Machine:
BGL CO2 Laser
Valentines Day Jigsaw
Use our heart shaped jigsaw template to laser cut and engrave a personalised gift for Valentines Day!
PARAMETERS (BGL350 50w example)
SCAN ENGRAVE
Min power 20%
Max power 25%
Speed 300mm/sec
VECTOR ENGRAVE
Min power 13%
Max power 14%
Speed 200mm/sec
CUT
Min power 80%
Max power 85%
Speed 11mm/sec
Machine: BGL CO2 Laser
Greeting Card
Dot cut greeting card design laser cut from coloured craft card.
PARAMETERS (BGL350 50w example)
CUT
Min power 80%
Max power 85%
Speed 300mm/sec
DOT CUT
Min power 60%
Max power 60%
Speed 60mm/sec
Machine: BGL CO2 Laser
Wooden Jewellery Tree
Slotted design made from three 2D laser cut shapes to form a 3D jewelry organiser.
PARAMETERS (BGL350 50w example)
Min power 80%
Max power 85%
Speed 11mm/sec
Machine: BGL CO2 Laser
F1 in Schools - Bloodhound Class Car
Similar to the F1 Class Car project, students make alternative drag-style cars from balsa wood to race against each other.
Visit the F1 In Schools website for more information about the project.
Please click the full tutorial button below for all downloads and instructions…
Machine: CNC Router
Key stage 3, Key stage 4, AS Level, STEM
F1 in Schools - F1 Class Car
This project teaches students about carbon dioxide propulsion systems and how they can be used to fire cars.
Adding an element of competition, where teams from different schools build their own model vehicle and pit them against each other in races, enhances the learning and motivation of students.
Visit the F1 In Schools website for more information about the project.
Please click the full tutorial button below for all downloads and instructions.
Machine: CNC Router
Key stage 3, Key stage 4, AS Level, STEM
Wooden Bookmark
Three different laser cutting and engraving techniques in one simple design: scan engrave, vector engrave and vector cut.
PARAMETERS (BGL350 50w example)
SCAN ENGRAVE
Min power 20%
Max power 25%
Speed 300mm/sec
VECTOR ENGRAVE
Min power 13%
Max power 14%
Speed 200mm/sec
CUT
Min power 80%
Max power 85%
Speed 11mm/sec
Machine: BGL CO2 Laser
Leaf Shaped Jewellery Designs
Jewellery designs made from 3mm perspex.
PARAMETERS (BGL350 50w example)
Min power 80%
Max power 85%
Speed 10mm/sec
Machine: BGL CO2 Laser
Wooden Coasters
Contemporary wooden coasters made from 3mm thick plywood, fit for any coffee table!
PARAMETERS (BGL350 50w example)
Min power 80%
Max power 85%
Speed 11mm/sec
Machine: BGL CO2 Laser