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[Laser cut and engrave] Laser Engraved Wooden Coffee Mug Rack with Stainless Steel Mugs — Project made with xTool S1 machine for Laser cut and engrave.

Laser Engraved Wooden Coffee Mug Rack with Stainless Steel Mugs

Instruction

The Aerofoil Pitcher Rail

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Application scenario

Laser processing

Machine & module

xTool S1

20W

Compatibles · 11

Material used

1/2"(12mm) Black Walnut Plywood

308

Information

      The Aerofoil Pitcher Rail

Bring professional hygiene standards to your home bar with a storage solution designed for the "wet" side of espresso making. Developed for the Atomm "Carve Your Coffee Moment" contest, the Aerofoil Pitcher Rail ensures your milk steaming tools are always clean, dry, and ready for the next pour.

Functional Order
•	Inverted Drying Architecture: The custom-shaped "Aerofoil" fins allow pitchers to hang upside down. This gravity-driven design ensures complete drainage, preventing water spots and bacterial growth inside the vessel.
•	Universal "Grip" Fit: The fins are laser-cut with a specific tapered profile that securely grips the inner rim of standard milk pitchers (from 12oz to 20oz) without scratching the metal.
•	Wall-Mounted Efficiency: By moving pitchers off the drip tray and onto the wall, you reclaim valuable counter space while keeping your tools within arm's reach.
•	Capacity Indexing: The backboard features off-white laser engravings indicating pitcher sizes, helping you grab the right volume for a Cortado vs. a Latte instantly.

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Instruction

Step1

Preparation and Safety

Ventilation: Ensure your smoke purifier is on or your exhaust fan is venting outside. Cutting wood produces significant smoke and char.
Air Assist: Always use Air Assist when cutting wood. It blows away debris and prevents the wood from catching fire, resulting in cleaner cuts.
Fire Safety: Never leave your laser unattended while cutting.

Step2

Physical Setup in the Machine

Place the Material: Lay your wood flat on the honeycomb panel or slats.
Secure the Wood: Use "honeycomb pins" or magnets to ensure the wood is perfectly flat. If the wood is warped, the laser will lose focus, and it won't cut through.
Position the Laser Head: Manually move the laser head (or use the software arrows) to the top-left corner of your material.

Step3

Configuring xTool Creative Space (XCS)

Connect Your Device: Open XCS and connect to your S1 or P2 via USB, Wi-Fi, or IP.
Select Mode:
- S1: Choose Process on Flat (unless using the riser base/rotary).
- P2: Choose Slat Flat.
Capture the Canvas: * On the P2, click Refresh to take a wide-angle photo of your wood.
- On the S1, use the Twin-Point Positioning feature to define your work area, as it does not have a camera.
Import Your Design: Open the xcs file you downloaded from Atomm.

Step4

Setting the Focus

Proper focus is the difference between a clean cut and a scorched mess.

Auto-Measure: In the right-hand panel, click the Auto-measure icon (it looks like a small ruler/target).
S1: The probe will drop down to touch the wood.
P2: The laser head will move over the material to measure the height via the built-in sensor.

Step5

Adjusting "Cut" Parameters

Select your design on the canvas to open the settings panel on the right.

Processing Type: Change from "Score" or "Engrave" to Cut.
Setting the Power/Speed:
- Presets: If you are using xTool branded materials, select the material from the "User-defined" dropdown for automatic settings.
- Manual: For generic 3mm Basswood, a good starting point is:
  - S1 (40W): Power 100%, Speed 8–10 mm/s.
  - P2 (55W): Power 100%, Speed 15–20 mm/s.
Passes: Set to 1 unless the wood is exceptionally thick (over 10mm).

Step6

Framing and Starting

Framing: Click Framing on the bottom right. The laser head will move in a rectangle to show you exactly where the cut will happen. Ensure it doesn't hit any pins or magnets.
Process: Click Process, then Start.
Physical Button: Finally, press the Start button on the machine itself to begin the cut.