Laser Cutting fablab

Set focal point and cut !

Import file in SmartCarve and prepare for cutting

Adjust Power / Speed per layer

Prioritize layers

http://wiki.imal.org/howto/laser-cutter-settings-different-materials

Prepare for DXF conversion

Convert everything to path

Ungroup

Expand effect and mask

Export to DXF R14

http://wiki.imal.org/howto/inkscape-and-lasercutter

http://wiki.imal.org/resource/imal-lasercutter-cyborg

Workflow

Get a vector file

• 2D vector drawing software
• Autocad $$$
• illustrator $$$
• inkscape
• Pattern generators
• 3D from 2D layouts

http://wiki.imal.org/howto/2d-drawing-software-tools-use-laser-cuter-and-cnc

Laser Beam

How does it work ?

Cut or engrave == Burn and vaporise

workshop by FabLab.iMAL

Laser Cutting

25/04/2013

@fchasseur

http://www.imal.org/fabLab

Francois Chasseur