Design

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 include an exterior shape to be cut in your design

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?

Setting up your design for cutting and engraving

Written by Dan Devorkin
Updated this week

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

How to remove duplicate lines in AutoCAD, Illustrator & Inkscape

Prevent excessive burning and save money

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

Export Guide: Siemens NX

Written by Shannon Birt
Updated over a week ago

Export Guide: PTC Creo

Written by Shannon Birt
Updated this week

Export Guide: PTC OnShape

Written by Shannon Birt
Updated this week

Export Guide: Autodesk Inventor

How to save out laser ready files

Written by Shannon Birt
Updated over a week ago

Export Guide: Dassault Solidworks

How to save out laser ready files

Written by Shannon Birt
Updated this week

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