Plate holder for laser engraving slate or the like customizable

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Plate holder for laser cutting slate or similar materials can greatly enhance the inscribing process with a laser cutter. However, it's not uncommon for slate plates to be irregularly shaped due to their natural origin, which can cause the surface of the plate to be non-parallel to the axes of the laser when placed on a base, resulting in suboptimal cutting results. To overcome this issue, a slate clamp is used to press the slate plate from underneath against an edge using a spring mechanism. This setup ensures optimal alignment of the slate plate, even if its thickness varies significantly. As long as the surface of the slate plate is relatively flat, the clamping mechanism can effectively achieve precise cutting results. To further customize the clamps for specific slate slabs, users can modify the scad file provided to suit their needs. This flexibility makes it easy to adjust the clamps to accommodate various types and sizes of slate materials.