![]() If your design does not utilise the full sheet available we suggest including rectangles (red lines) in the excess areas to keep this material. Sheet material outside of the cut geometry is discarded (and will not be shipped with your order). In all instances please contact us if you have a query about your file before placing an order. Please ensure your geometry file meets the maximum size criteria on our product listing pages (width x length).ĭesign files that do not meet the size criteria may be rejected or cause a delay in the processing of your order. if you select a sheet size of 300 x 300mm please include a square on your design file at this size so we can be confident the file is scaled correctly). To ensure files are imported correctly please include an outer border/bounding box to your design file that matches the selected sheet size, this can be any colour (e.g. This is typically an issue with vector files created by graphic programs such as Inkscape (SVG) and Illustrator (AI), (CAD output DXF or DWG is usually more reliable though issues can exist with units mm / in / px / dpi). Files created 1:1 (or with 100% scaling) can export/import at different sizes depending on software version. Unfortunately not all file formats and software version are equal. Internal cut-outs/holes do not count to the part count. Metal (Plasma) cutting prices are for a SINGLE part only. ![]() This price is independent of the design file uploaded to cut but we do stipulate that design files of over 50 parts (Laser) on a single sheet must first be sent for review and may be subject to a surcharge due the increased processing time (please use the upload link on our contact page). Our listing pages give an instant price inclusive of material and cutting. Typically caused by trying to fit too much on an available sheet size. Parts susceptible to distortion (due to heat expansion) and a common cause of inferior parts / geometry errors due to duplicate lines. We recommend a minimum gap between parts of 3mm (laser), 5mm (plasma) or 1/3 of the material thickness (whichever is greater). Sample print and cut file, (Adobe Illustrator, for use with our laser vision system).Ĭut shapes in the centre of the material with gaps between parts.Sample design file, (Adobe Illustrator).The following templates provide a useful guide to creating your first laser file. Layer 1 – cut profiles, Layer 2 - line engrave, Layer 3 - raster engrave), or geometry can be coloured to clarify requirement, RED = cut, BLUE = line engrave, BLACK = raster engrave ( RGB Value 0,0,0). Raster engraving should be distinguished on a separate layer (e.g. This process is very slow in comparison to cutting and is normally subject to a surcharge. Relates to multiple zig-zag passes of the laser between geometry lines creating a filled effect. Raster Engrave (also called Filled or Scan Engraving). Line thicknesses in your design should be the same as for cut lines (0.1pt/0.1mm), all other blue lines (and fills) will be ignored by the laser. Layer 1 – cut profiles, Layer 2 - line engrave), or geometry can be coloured to clarify requirement, RED = cut, BLUE ( RGB Value 0,0,255) = line engrave. Engraving should be distinguished from cut geometry by either layering your design (e.g. ![]() Typically line engraving can produce a maximum marking width of 1mm. Line engrave relates to a single pass of the laser at the centreline of geometry, it is the same process as laser cutting but is at a reduced power. Line Engrave (also called Vector Engrave). All cut geometry should be designed in a single colour (RED - RGB Value 255,0,0), line weight (thickness) should be set to ‘hairline’ (Corel Draw), 0.1pt (Adobe Illustrator) or approx 0.1mm (general CAD software). Our product pages give an instant price inclusive of material and cutting. To ensure your order is accepted and processed promptly please ensure the following formatting.Ĭut Lines. Note that Inkscape is available online as FREE SOFTWARE. If you don’t have drawing software that exports to one of the above file types ( a VECTOR format) please email us before placing an order so we can check your requirement (in some instances we can help generate simple designs). We can accept many common design file types as below:. We appreciate that creating your first laser cut part can be intimidating so we have compiled some advice to aid your design work. ![]()
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