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How to prepare a killer design file for laser cutting.
27 articles in this collection
Written by
Dan Devorkin,
Dan Emery,
and
Shannon Birt
Getting started with design
Design article index
Written by
Shannon Birt
Updated over a week ago
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
What design software & file type should I use?
Written by
Dan Devorkin
Updated over a week ago
Do I need to include an outside cutting line?
Yes please do
Written by
Shannon Birt
Updated over a week ago
Do you have templates available to use?
What happened to the templates..
Written by
Dan Emery
Updated over a week ago
Can I use a JPEG or PNG file?
Written by
Shannon Birt
Updated over a week ago
Can I use a STL or STEP file?
How to save your files for laser cutting
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
Can I use Photoshop to create my design?
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
How much material does the laser burn away?
Designing for kerf
Written by
Shannon Birt
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
How do I design for highest quality?
Written by
Dan Devorkin
Updated over a week ago
How do I design for lowest price?
Written by
Dan Devorkin
Updated over a week ago
Interlocking 3D laser cut designs
Design tips for improving fit
Written by
Shannon Birt
Updated over a week ago
Why is my DXF file not uploading?
How to save DXF files to ensure they upload successfully
Written by
Dan Emery
Updated over a week ago
Merging objects to be cut as one piece
Removing overlapping vector paths in Adobe Illustrator
Written by
Shannon Birt
Updated over a week ago
Simplify tools
For faster design uploads
Written by
Shannon Birt
Updated over a week ago
Why does my online design proof look different to the design on my computer?
When your design proof doesn't look as expected...
Written by
Shannon Birt
Updated over a week ago
Why is my design a different size?
Written by
Dan Emery
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
Why does the area engraving on my online proof look wrong?
Make sure your area engraving turns out well
Written by
Shannon Birt
Updated over a week ago
Dashed lines and other appearances
Expand your appearances to vectors so they work for laser cutting
Written by
Shannon Birt
Updated over a week ago
Designing for stencils
How to tab objects into the surrounding material
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
How to remove duplicate lines in AutoCAD, Illustrator & Inkscape
Prevent excessive burning and save money
Written by
Shannon Birt
Updated over a week ago
Photochemical Machining Design Guide
Written by
Dan Emery
Updated over a week ago