What do I need?
For laser cutting, you need a vector drawing, which is a digital drawing consisting of lines. You can use programs such as Adobe Illustrator, AutoCad and Rhinoceros for this purpose. Work according to our drawing rules so that your drawing is read in correctly.
Layout drawing
Format your drawing according to the rules below to order directly. You can use almost any vector editing program for this.
File Types
DWG, DXF, AI, PDF
Scale
1:1
Unit
Millimeters
Maximum size
1200x600 mm
Outlines
Convert text and squares to outlines
.Clean files
No size markings, frames, centerlines etc
Layer name and line<tc>color</tc>
As described below
Layers and <tc>color</tc>and
Use the appropriate layer name and line
The preview in the uploader shows how your drawing is loaded, we produce what the preview shows.
| Layer Name | Line Type | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cutting | Blue (rgb 0,0,255) | cutting | lines, polylines, curves, splines |
| Line Engraving | Red (rgb 255,0,0) | line engraving | lines, polylines, curves, splines |
| Surface Engraving | Magenta (rgb 255,0,255) | surface engraving | closed lines, polylines, curves and splines |
Also see the tutorial How do I make an engraving?
Drawing Tips
Convert text elements to vector lines
Convert shapes into lines according to drawing rules
Convert overlapping plane engravings to shapes
Merging overlapping cut lines
Draw a frame around engravings to upload them
Litters
If you need different parts of the same material, you can combine them into one drawing (nesting). Read here how nesting works
Cut width
The cutting width of the laser beam, or the cutting loss, is between 0.15 and 0.2 mm depending on the material.
When you draw a line, half the cut width disappears on both sides.
An example with a cut width of 0.2 mm:
You can compensate for the cut width in your drawing. This is necessary, for example, to make tight-fitting joints.
Video
Software and templates
It is not necessary to use a template but it will help you get started quickly.
How to create a design for laser cutting?
The possibilities with laser cutting are endless, but this sometimes makes finding a starting point difficult. In addition, it can be confusing to take into account all the drawing rules. To help y...
Instant quotation for laser cutting
Ordering laser cutting online
In your account you can upload designsand instantly see what it costs to have it laser cut. Then choose a delivery date and you can safely order online.
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