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How to prepare a killer design file for laser cutting.

Dan Devorkin avatarDan Emery avatarDayma Otene avatar
By Dan and 2 others3 authors33 articles
How do I get a vector design file (to get a quote)?
What design software & file type should I use?
Do you have templates available to use?
Can I use a JPEG or PNG file?
Can I use a STL or STEP file?
Can I use Sketchup to create my design?
Can I use Photoshop to create my design?
How should I specify laser actions?
Do I need to include an outside cutting line?
How much material does the laser burn away?
What size can I make my part / what material sizes are available?
How do I design for highest quality?
How do I design for lowest price?
Interlocking 3D laser cut designs
Why is my DXF file not uploading?
Merging objects to be cut as one piece
Simplify tools
Why does my online design proof look different to the design on my computer?
Why is my design a different size?
Where did the text in my design go?
Why does the area engraving on my online proof look wrong?
Dashed lines and other appearances
How to remove duplicate lines in AutoCAD, Illustrator & Inkscape
Designing for stencils

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