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How to prepare a killer design file for laser cutting.
33 articles in this collection
Written by
Dan Devorkin,
Dan Emery,
and
Dayma Otene
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
Dayma Otene
Updated over a week ago
What design software & file type should I use?
Written by
Dan Devorkin
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
Dayma Otene
Updated over a week ago
Can I use a STL or STEP file?
How to save your files for laser cutting
Written by
Dayma Otene
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?
Setting up your design for cutting and engraving
Written by
Dan Devorkin
Updated over a week ago
Do I need to include an outside cutting line?
Yes please include an exterior shape to be cut in your design
Written by
Dayma Otene
Updated over a week ago
How much material does the laser burn away?
Designing for kerf
Written by
Dayma Otene
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
Dayma Otene
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
Dayma Otene
Updated over a week ago
Simplify tools
For faster design uploads
Written by
Dayma Otene
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
Dayma Otene
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
Dayma Otene
Updated over a week ago
Dashed lines and other appearances
Expand your appearances to vectors so they work for laser cutting
Written by
Dayma Otene
Updated over a week ago
How to remove duplicate lines in AutoCAD, Illustrator & Inkscape
Prevent excessive burning and save money
Written by
Dayma Otene
Updated over a week ago
Designing for stencils
How to tab objects into the surrounding material
Written by
Dayma Otene
Updated over a week ago
Design Export Guides
Export Guide: Alibre Atom
Written by
Dayma Otene
Updated over a week ago
Export Guide: Siemens NX
Written by
Dayma Otene
Updated over a week ago
Export Guide: PTC Creo
Written by
Dayma Otene
Updated over a week ago
Export Guide: PTC OnShape
Written by
Dayma Otene
Updated over a week ago
Export Guide: Autodesk Inventor
How to save out laser ready files
Written by
Dayma Otene
Updated over a week ago
Export Guide: Dassault Solidworks
How to save out laser ready files
Written by
Dayma Otene
Updated over a week ago
Designing For Metals
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 design for metal bending
Parameters for bending select metals with Ponoko
Written by
Dan Emery
Updated over a week ago
Photochemical Machining Design Guide
Written by
Dan Emery
Updated over a week ago