This is a step by step guide to manufacturing a case for your Ipad 2 using 1/8" plywood and an industrial CO2 laser (in conjuction with Autodesk Inventer)

Materials:
- 12"x24" sheets of plywood (2)
- Industrial CO2 laser
- Computer with autodesk Inventor and corel (Interface with laser)
- 1/4" magnets (5)
- elmer's glue (for thje magnets)
- wood glue (to hold the case together)
- clamps (to hold peices together while te glue dries)
- Cardboard for prototyping (optional)

Step 1: Create Drawing Files

Using Autodesk Inventor create the drawing files. Use the dimensions included in the pictures

Notes
-we used magnets as a latching machanism for the case
- make sure that the magnets are aligned
- also it is optional to include a magnate on the outer cover tat takes advantage of the i pad's locking mechanism, it will lock the ipad when you close the case

Step 2: Laser in Cardboard (optional)

you can test to see if your sizes are correct by printing your project in cardboard.

Step 3: Cut Final Project

-Take the .idw files and save a copy as .dxf
-Send these files to corell and position the drawings

Tips
-test different cutting powers to see which will cut your material the best
-use weights to hold down the wood so that the laser cuts evenly