Graduation year shield sign
✓ Cut-checked250 × 281 mmBeginner
This shield sign has a bold graduation year in raised letters with sprigs for a classic look. Cut it from 3 mm birch plywood, MDF, hardwood, acrylic or 6 mm plywood. It suits graduates and their families.
Free accounts download draft files; full-precision files come with Maker, coming soon.
- Size
- 250 × 281 mm (9.8 × 11.0 in)
- Pieces
- 1
- Machines
- CO₂ laser
- Files
- SVG and DXF, in millimetres
- Skill
- Beginner
- Fits
- Glowforge (Basic/Plus/Pro) · OMTech 50 W · xTool P2 / P2S · CO₂ 600 × 400
- You can change
- Graduation year (up to 10 characters)
Ideas
- Display on a shelf or hang with a sawtooth hanger
- Use as a photo prop for graduation photos
- Give as a gift for a recent graduate
How to make it
One connected piece: sand, paint or stain. Hang with a sawtooth hanger or display on a shelf.
Checked for these materials
| Material | Machine | Thinnest strip | Narrowest opening |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3mm Birch Plywood | CO₂ laser | 3.06 mm | 1.95 mm |
| 3mm MDF | CO₂ laser | 3.07 mm | 1.94 mm |
| 3mm Hardwood (walnut, maple, cherry) | CO₂ laser | 3.06 mm | 1.95 mm |
| 3mm Acrylic | CO₂ laser | 2.43 mm | 0.55 mm |
| 6mm Plywood | CO₂ laser | 4.31 mm | 1.75 mm |
Measured on the exact cut lines for each material, after kerf.
Quality checks
- ✓Passed: Units are millimetres, 1:1 · Every cut path is closed, no zero-length segments · No duplicate or stacked cut lines · No cut lines cross or touch · Curves aren't over-segmented · Thinnest strip of material ≥ the material's minimum · Narrowest opening ≥ what the machine cuts cleanly · Pieces come out as designed (nothing falls loose) · The generator raised no warnings · Fits a common machine bed.
Questions
What size is the shield sign?
The design measures 250 x 280 mm (9.8 x 11.0 in) and is one connected piece.
What materials and machines is it checked for?
It was checked for 3 mm birch plywood, 3 mm MDF, 3 mm hardwood (walnut, maple, cherry), 3 mm acrylic and 6 mm plywood on a CO₂ laser.
Can I change the year?
Yes, the Graduation year field can be changed, up to 10 characters.
What file formats are included?
SVG and DXF.
