Lasercut and engraved
Cardboard Chair

Preparation

Required material

2 pieces of
2mm corrugated cardboard

Trotec laser used

Speedy 300
30 watts
1.5 inch lens

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PDF

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Step by step

Step 1

Step 1: Preparation

Use the vacuum table with the honeycumb tabletop for cutting and engraving the cardboard.

Step 2

Step 2: Development

Print the first page of the PDF document (the engraving layout) in size of 610 x 300mm. Adjust the marker to the job and engrave it.
After the engraving part you have to turn around the cardboard horizontally and cut the cardboard (cutting file on the second page of the PDF document).
Then place the second cardboard sheet for cutting of the cross-brace elements in the laser. These are on the third page of the PDF document.

Step 3

Step 3: Used Laser Settings

Import the PDF file into CorelDRAW, customise it as you want to or take your own design and send it to the laser.

Laser Settings

Front of the first cardboard
Engraving: Power: 40% - Speed: 100% - Frequency: 500 ppi - Z-Offset: 6mm - Air Assist: OFF

Back of the first cardboard
Cutting-in: Power: 10% - Speed: 1% - Frequency: 1000 Hz - Air Assist: ON
Cutting: Power: 20% - Speed: 1% - Frequency: 1000 Hz - Air Assist: ON

Second cardboard
Cutting: Power: 20% - Speed: 1% - Frequency: 1000 Hz - Air Assist: ON

Step 4

Step 4: Assembly

For the assembly have a look at the installation instructions.

Step 5

Step 5: Use

Now you can use your cardboard chair for everything you want.
Make it in another scale - then you can sit on it yourself because it is so stable.
Visit kurtl.com and have a look at a range of creative furniture out of cardboard.

Step 6

Tips:

Use the vacuum table with the honeycumb tabletop for cutting and engraving the cardboard. You have to engrave the front of the cardboard and cut it on the back. That's why you have to turn it around after engraving and cut it on the other side.

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Questions about applications or settings?
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