This is created using XCS 2.0

There is a single canvas with all the parts on it. I had to break it up into two canvases to get all the pieces. There are extras of the hinge pieces incase any get damaged or laser scarred.

Keep in mind that you will have to adjust the designs to get the most out of your material. 

I designed this to help with space for signage at events I attend. I imagine this can also be used for such things as Tri Display Art engraves. I may even do that myself one day.

The settings provided are for my machine (P2) and you should be mindful of the settings for your machine, even if you have the same machine. If you need to adjust the settings for your machine, do so by selecting the red, yellow, or black color in the lower right corner of XCS. Go to the easy set panel and change to the settings you desire. If you are unsure of your settings, run a test grid.
 

As for colors, you want to ensure that this is cut by layer. Your panels (black) should be cut first, the hinge pieces (yellow) should be cut second and the hinge pins (red) should be cut last. This helps to ensure that the smaller pieces have less of a chance of being damaged. You can set the cut order by going to the Processing Path in the menu on the right and select “User Defining” and then ensure the “By layer” button is turned on (will be green). Then go to the layers option in the lower right corner (looks like 3 flat objects on top of each other). Make sure the colors at the top of the screen that comes up is in the correct order you want them to cut. If not, grab the color you want to change and move it to the position you want. 

NOTE: Before cutting, be sure that you have any engravings set on each panel that you want. This is for signage after all. I used this signage to display some Fathers Day Customizable Keychains so they were glued on and also some metal engraved photos which were put on with double sided tape.

Set up your pieces to cut. You may need to use 2 canvases depending on your machine.

When you are finished cutting, be sure to separate out the pieces. You want all the hinge pieces with circles in one pile, the ones with squares in another, the hinge pins in a third and then panels in the last. There will be extra of all the hinge parts. If you want to sand the panels, do so at this time before putting them together.

You need four hinges. Each one takes a hinge pin, 3 square hinge pieces and two circle ones. The key here is the square ones. Take the hinge pin and push the pin into it. It may take some effort but it is supposed to be tight. Once you have it started, set it on a flat surface and use something larger than the pin and press down on top of the pin until it is flush with the opposite side of the square hinge piece. Next you will take a circle hinge piece and flip it so the tooth of the circle hinge is facing the same direction but is sticking out opposite the square. It should slip right over. Flip back to a 2nd square hinge piece and put it facing the same direction as the first. Then add another circle piece facing the same as the first circle piece. Finally, snap on a final square piece. When done correctly you will have a hinge with 3 arms sticking out one side and two out the other but the teeth on the hinges are facing the same direction. (See the photos). You will do four sets of these.

Make sure the panel with holes on both sides are is in the middle of the three panels. 

Start with the three holes on the panels and the hinge part with three arms. You will put a drop of glue in the gap of the teeth and the end of each arm. Just do the three arms, leave the two arms for later. On the center panel, you will put in the three hinge piece with the teeth facing down on top of it. On the other panel with three holes at the hinge point, you will have the three arms coming from the back side (the teeth facing up). Once the glue is set, move onto the two arms of the hinges.

On the center panel, you will again put glue in the teeth of the two arms and then pop the hinge into the two holes of the panel that does not have hinges in it. Make sure that those teeth are still facing down. Then take the other panel that had the hinges glued in and do the same, attaching it to the center panel from behind. 

Once your glue is completely dry, fold your panel. It should fold with one of the panels folding behind the center panel and the other folding infront of it. 

Unfold it and set it on a flat surface. You can even fold it into a ‘Z’ shape to add dimension and interest to your sign.