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Centering Jig

Instruction
center2.xcs
center2
.xcs
Application scenario
Laser (30min)
Machine & module
xTool D1 Pro
20W
Compatibles · 11
Material used
1/8"(3mm) Basswood Plywood
178
3317

Information

      Making a centering jig for any size circle, but this procedure can be done for many different shapes.
    

Instruction

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Step1

Centering Jig instruction: step 1 -
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Centering Jig instruction: step 1 -
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Step 1) Take the size of the pre-cut circle you have, make a circle with the insert button 1mm larger in Dia. of original. Now make a rectangle a little larger that the circle and longer so when the process is finished the module is away from circle.

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Step2

Centering Jig instruction: step 2 -
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Step 2) Place material in laser and cut circle making sure you set larger rectangle to score with only 1% power so it does not mark wood. Also set original starting to top left on process page. when this is finished cutting do not move the material or the module.

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Step3

Centering Jig instruction: step 3 -
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Step 3 Now that the circle is cut and the module has moved to its starting point without touching or moving module, place pre-cut circle in new hole you just cut. You will want to change the circle from cutting to score with 1% power and up the speed to 55 mm/s

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Step4

Centering Jig instruction: step 4 -
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Centering Jig instruction: step 4 -
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Step 4) For demonstration i set a circle and a square in the software to show how close to center this method can be, now this may be only a circle and a square but it could also be any design you like because where ever you place the design within the circle the design will be put on the material. I set these to score to an example.

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Step5

Centering Jig instruction: step 5 -
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Centering Jig instruction: step 5 -
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Step 5) As you can see this can be used as a repeater for 1 or several pieces that are the same size and the centering is spot on each time.

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xTool Supplies Used in This Template

xTool D1 Pro
xTool D1 Pro
1/8"(3mm) Basswood Plywood
1/8"(3mm) Basswood Plywood