Laser Cutter Checklist
– ensure that what you want to cut can not be done in a more efficient way
– by hand
– with another machine
– with another technique
– check acceptable materials → raplab laser tutorial
– prepare your drawings
– simplify complex geometry, redraw if necessary → isocurves
– avoid duplicates and small objects (<0.1mm)
– join outlines
– cutting → red (rgb 255,0,0)
– engraving → black (rgb 0,0,0)
– Only export geometry you want to cut/engrave → avoid hidden objects, textboxes, or watermarks
– export file as PDF
– laser bed dimensions → 1000x600mm
– read raplab laser tutorial
– login once and batch process your files
– keep your cutting time below 60min per individual or group
– inform the next user 5 min before you’re done so they can begin to upload their file