Design

How to prepare a killer design file for laser cutting.

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33 articles in this collection
Written by Dayma Otene, Dan Emery and Dan Devorkin

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

6 ways to get create or source a vector design file.
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Written by Dayma Otene
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What design software & file type should I use?

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Written by Dan Devorkin
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Do you have templates available to use?

What happened to the templates..
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Written by Dan Emery
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Can I use a JPEG or PNG file?

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Written by Dayma Otene
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Can I use a STL or STEP file?

How to save your files for laser cutting
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Can I use Sketchup to create my design?

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Written by Dan Emery
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Can I use Photoshop to create my design?

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Written by Dan Emery
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How should I specify laser actions?

Setting up your design for cutting and engraving
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Written by Dan Devorkin
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Do I need to include an outside cutting line?

Yes please include an exterior shape to be cut in your design
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Written by Dayma Otene
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How much material does the laser burn away?

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

Your maximum part size = our maximum material sheet size
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Written by Dan Devorkin
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How do I design for highest quality?

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Written by Dan Devorkin
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How do I design for lowest price?

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Written by Dan Devorkin
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Interlocking 3D laser cut designs

Design tips for improving fit
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Written by Dayma Otene
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Why is my DXF file not uploading?

How to save DXF files to ensure they upload successfully
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Written by Dan Emery
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Merging objects to be cut as one piece

Removing overlapping vector paths in Adobe Illustrator
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Written by Dayma Otene
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Simplify tools

For faster design uploads
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Why does my online design proof look different to the design on my computer?

When your design proof doesn't look as expected...
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Written by Dayma Otene
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Why is my design a different size?

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Written by Dan Emery
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Where did the text in my design go?

How to create a design with fonts & text.
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Written by Dan Emery
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Why does the area engraving on my online proof look wrong?

Make sure your area engraving turns out well
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Written by Dayma Otene
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Dashed lines and other appearances

Expand your appearances to vectors so they work for laser cutting
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How to remove duplicate lines in AutoCAD, Illustrator & Inkscape

Prevent excessive burning and save money
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Designing for stencils

How to tab objects into the surrounding material
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