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Custom Ruler with Cat

Instruction
CustomRulerwithCat.xcs
CustomRulerwithCat
.xcs
Application scenario
Laser processing (15min)
Machine & module
xTool S1
20W
Compatibles · 10
Material used
3mm Basswood Plywood
235
849
Information
      Tired of generic rulers? Craft a unique and personalized ruler with this Cat Ruler Laser Cut File! This downloadable file allows you to create a charming cat-themed ruler from a variety of materials, perfect for personal use or as a delightful gift.

ABOUT THE FINISHED PRODUCT:

Single scale ruler: Designed with either 30 cm or 12 inch scale (adjust as needed in your cutting software).
RULER multilayer layout size (finished product): Approximately 12.5 x 1.8 inches (can be adjusted).
Number of layers: 1
!!! This design has cat-themed engraving.
Recommended material: Plywood, MDF, Acrylic, Plexiglas, Metal.
Recommended Material Thickness for Wood: 3 – 6 mm (1/12in – 1/4in)

For your convenience, the downloadable zip folder contains files of different formats such as: .AI, .SVG, .DXF, .DWG, .CDR, .EPS, .PDF and .XCS formats.

THANK YOU & ENJOY your cute cat ruler!
    
Instruction
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Step1: Change Name

You can change the name using files from the archive in any graphic editor convenient for you (for example, Adobe illustrator, Corel Draw, AutoCAD or others).

How to do it?:
First you need to install the fonts that are in the archive. 
Then open the file in a graphics editor.
Select the layer with the text, edit the names. 
Then convert this layer to curves (for example, via right-clicking the touchpad or pressing CTRL+SHIFT+O in Adobe illustrator).
Save the file in SVG format.
Export to xTool Creative Space.
Done.

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Step2: Using xTool Creative Space
Preview

Switch on the machine, open xTool Creative Space on your computer, drag in the required XCS file, 350*330*3mm Plywood board into the machine, refresh the page, click on ranging, adjust the parameters, and get ready for cutting. When using the S1 machine, you need to turn on the air pump to prevent the board from yellowing and discoloring during laser cutting.

 

BLACK LAYER

  1. Make sure you opened "Layer and Object List” by clicking on the Icon on the bottom left of the screen.
  2. Select the black layer (this layer contains the path for cutting).
  3. Set the processing type of the black layer to Cut. 
  4. Click on “EasySet panel” to open the power and speed settings for the selected layer.
  5. Set the Power (S1-20w: 100) 
  6. Set Speed (S1-20w: 5) 
  7. Set Number of Passes (S1-20w: 1)

RED LAYER

  1. Make sure you opened "Layer and Object List” by clicking on the Icon on the bottom left of the screen.
  2. Select the red layer (this layer contains the path for engraving).
  3. Set the processing type of the red layer to Engrave. 
  4. Click on “EasySet panel” to open the power and speed settings for the selected layer.
  5. Set the Power (S1-20w: 60) 
  6. Set Speed (S1-20w: 180) 
  7. Set Number of Passes (S1-20w: 1)
  8. Line per cm (S1-20w: 120)
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Step3: Done
Preview

After cutting You can give this beautiful personalized ruler to your children, grandchildren or teacher.

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xTool Supplies Used in This Template
xTool S1
xTool S1
3mm Basswood Plywood
3mm Basswood Plywood