How cutting lab helps MDL!GHT create made-to-order lamps MDL!GHTIn 2018, Daphne van Dijk and Maarten van Asch had their first lamp made at Snijlab.They have since turned their brand MDL!GHT into an...
How do I make a stencil or paint stencil?
If you want to make a paint stencil or paint stencil, laser cutting is a quick and easy way to do it. The stencil will be...
Cutting out a part from Solidworks is very easy. Open the part We start in an assembly. Right click on the desired part and choose ' Open Part ' You are now in the Part editor: Export to DXF Righ...
How do I make an inlay for my Systainer?
Systainers are robust, convenient and readily available. They lend themselves perfectly to making professional cases for instruments, tools, cameras or other sensitive equipment. Download here the ...
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Template:Wooden folding booklet
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Laser cutting with Vectorworks
In this tutorial you will learn how to turn a 2D Vectorworks drawing into a laser drawing. As an example, we will use a simple facade for an architectural model (scale model). Vectorworks is a comp...
How do I tap threads into laser cut parts myself?
With a thread tap, you can easily create threads in laser-cut plastic parts. The most suitable material for threading is POM (polyacetal)because it is tough and strong. In your laser cut drawing yo...
How do I apply tabs to a laser drawing?
Photo: Miniature wooden cannons, by Hans van NieuwkoopFor all materials, parts smaller than 5x5 millimeters may be lost during the laser process. We cannot guarantee to provide residual shapes of s...
How do I make a laser-cut sheet?
A decorative hybrid between nature and technology, and moreover a fun project: Create your own laser-cut leaf. Below is a brief tutorial. What do you need? An image of the vein structure of a leaf...
How do I make a paint stencil / spray stencil?
In this tutorial, you will learn how to create a design in Adobe Illustrator for paint stencils and spray templates, suitable for laser cutting. We will show you how to draw shapes, convert letters...
Text engraving can be just that one thing that really finishes your part. But there are a few snags in text engraving. Below we explain how text engraving works. Cutting or engraving With the laser...
Laser cutting with SketchUp Pro
In this tutorial you will learn how to make a laser drawing from a 3D SketchUp Model. As an example we use a simple facade for an architectural model (scale model).
The ideal material for making oil and fuel resistant seals At Snijlab, we are always looking for new materials that can help our customers make accurate and durable parts. We are excited to introd...
A new type of acrylic has been added to our range: extruded or also known as XT acrylic. At first glance this looks the same as our other clear acrylic, but because it is made in a different way it...
How does small parts laser cutting work?
Laser cutting is very suitable for precision work. With our tips you will get the best result.
Loyal Snijlab customer Joris Kuipers is going to exhibit at OBJECT 2023, and for the occasion we asked him a few questions. Left: BERM wearable, Joris Kuipers. Right: in the studio with Joris Ku...
Inkscape is a free and open source vector-editing program. It is available for Windows, Linux and OSX. By default, Inkscape uses the .svg file format but can also work fine with other formats such ...
We recently conducted an experiment to make kumiko-like panels efficiently with laser-cut parts. Process: First, I set up a parametric model of a grid with triangles. The grid consists of two mode...
Onshape is CAD software that runs entirely in your browser. So you don't have to install anything. It is aimed at technical drawing and engineering and is similar in functionality to SolidWorks and...
Mobile care station "AMiS-PRO" eases workload of nursing staff
How Snijlab delivers custom-made, laser-cut parts for a medical care station How AMiS-PRO came into being Nurses in hospitals are constantly switching between tasks, such as adminis...
Laser cutting in larger volumes
When you are looking to have parts produced in large volumes, you may not immediately think of laser cutting. Laser cutting is often seen as a way to easily produce prototypes or small volumes. The...
Angelique Schouten is founder and designer of Lampshapers and her extraordinary lamps find their way to clients from all over the world. The lamps consist of...
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