Jig guides

How to size, cut, print and use jigs for batch UV printing and laser engraving, with the numbers worked out. Written for small maker businesses; every figure links to its source.

• UV printer jig: how to make one that holds every blank

  How to build a UV printer jig for a flat bed UV printer: jig types, pocket depth vs blank height, head clearance, bed registration and the artwork template.

• Laser engraving jig: batch keychains and tags

  Make a laser engraving jig that registers exactly: cut it in place, allow for kerf, set the origin in LightBurn or xTool Studio, frame, number, batch.

• xTool F2 Ultra UV jigs: batch engraving on a 200 mm field

  How many dog tags, business cards and 2 in keychains fit the xTool F2 Ultra UV's 200 × 200 mm field, and how a jig keeps focus and position repeatable.

• Jig clearance per side for laser-cut and 3D-printed pockets

  How much clearance per side a jig pocket needs, how laser kerf and 3D printer tolerance change it, and how to read a test-fit coupon to pick the value.

• Best material for jigs: acrylic, MDF, plywood, PLA or PETG

  Which jig material holds tolerance under a UV printer or laser? Acrylic, MDF, plywood, PLA and PETG compared on flatness, heat, edges and fume safety.

• Alignment templates for UV printers and lasers

  How to use a real-size alignment template for UV printing and laser engraving - origin, crosshairs, bleed vs safe area, 300 DPI PNG metadata and test prints.

• Batch personalization workflow for laser and UV shops

  A step-by-step batch workflow for laser and UV printing businesses - group orders by blank, number jig pockets to order lines, merge names, QC and pack.

• Laser engraving pricing for batch laser and UV jobs

  A transparent pricing formula for batch laser engraving and UV printing - blank, ink, machine time, labor, setup per batch and margin - with a worked example.

• eufyMake E1 jig: bed size, height limits and batch layouts

  Plan an eufyMake E1 jig - 330 x 420 mm print area, 60/100/130 mm height modes, 1.5 kg load, and worked layouts for coasters, keychains and golf balls.