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Project made with xTool P2S machine for Laser cut and engrave.

Laser Cut Clear Acrylic Milwaukee M18FTR Router Template

Instruction

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Application scenario

Laser processing

Machine & module

xTool P2S

55W

Compatible xTool Machine

3W, 10W, 20W

F2 Ultra UV

5W, 15W

5W, 80W

F2 Ultra

40W, 60W

F1 Ultra

20W

5W, 10W

2W, 5W, 10W, 20W

D1 Pro

2W, 5W, 10W, 20W, 40W

55W

2W, 10W

2W, 10W, 20W, 40W

M1 Ultra

10W, 20W

F2 Ultra (Single)

60W

Material used

1/4"(6mm) Black Acrylic

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Information

      I have created a custom extended faceplate design (112mm x 212mm) and a detailed laser cutting guide for the Milwaukee M18 FTR laminate trimmer.

The purpose and technical reasoning behind this design include:
 The standard base on the Milwaukee M18 FTR is relatively small; this oversized plate provides a much larger surface area to prevent the tool from tipping during heavy routing tasks.

Instruction

Step1

This design creates a professional-grade, extended faceplate (112mm x 212mm) to improve stability during woodworking projects. The bolt pattern is specifically calculated for the M18 FTR model based on edge-to-edge measurements to ensure a perfect fit.

Technical Specifications

Material: 3mm to 6mm Black Acrylic (as seen in the provided images).

Outer Dimensions: 112mm x 212mm.

Center Hole: 31 mm diameter.

Mounting Holes: 4 holes 5mm diameter)in a trapezoidal arrangement.

Bolt Pattern (Center-to-Center):

Top Width: 43mm

Bottom Width: 48mm.

Vertical Height: 48.3mm.

Laser settings already embedded
Machine Setup

Place your acrylic sheet on the xTool P2 honeycomb bed.

Use the "Aim" feature in XCS to position the design on your material.

Perform the "Auto-measure" for distance to ensure the laser is perfectly focused on the acrylic surface.

3. Laser Settings (xTool P2)

Based on your successful testing, apply the following settings in XCS:

Operation	Power	Speed	Passes	Notes
Cut (Outer & Center Holes)	75%	8 mm/s	1	Ensures a clean edge through the acrylic.
Engrave (Screw Pockets)	55%	300 mm/s	1	Creates a recess for the screw heads.

Screw Pockets: The provided code includes 5mm holes. To allow screw heads to sit flush (as seen in picture ), you can use the Engrave setting on a slightly larger concentric circle eg 8mm to 10mm around the small holes.
Feel free to add anywhere the handles if you like

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