Design

How to prepare a killer design file for laser cutting.

14 articles in this collection
Written by Dan Devorkin, Dan Emery, and Shannon Birt

How do I get a vector design file (to get a quote)?

6 ways to get create or source a vector design file.

Written by Shannon Birt
Updated over a week ago

Can I use Sketchup to create my design?

Written by Dan Emery
Updated over a week ago

How to remove duplicate lines in AutoCAD, Illustrator & Inkscape

Prevent excessive burning and save money

Written by Shannon Birt
Updated over a week ago

Can I use a JPEG or PNG file?

Written by Shannon Birt
Updated over a week ago

How do I design for laser cut metal?

Specific design requirements for metal parts.

Written by Dan Emery
Updated over a week ago

What design software & file type should I use?

Written by Dan Devorkin
Updated this week

Photochemical Machining Design Guide

Written by Dan Emery
Updated over a week ago

How should I specify laser actions?

How many colors should I use in my design?

Written by Dan Devorkin
Updated over a week ago

What size can I make my part / what material sizes are available?

Your maximum part size = our maximum material sheet size

Written by Dan Devorkin
Updated over a week ago

Why is my design a different size?

Written by Dan Emery
Updated over a week ago

How do I design for highest quality?

Written by Dan Devorkin
Updated over a week ago

Can I use Photoshop to create my design?

Written by Dan Emery
Updated over a week ago

How do I design for lowest price?

Written by Dan Devorkin
Updated over a week ago

Where did the text in my design go?

How to create a design with fonts & text.

Written by Dan Emery
Updated over a week ago