Signage
For laser cutting you need to create a VECTOR file as it is the only format that the laser cutter will recognise for cutting.
For engraving your artwork can be either a vector or a pixelated image, such as a JPEG.
Vector files need to be DRAWN in the vector program rather than just imported or pasted in there. Also opening a vector file in a raster file program, such as Photoshop, will convert it to a raster image.
Vector File formats must be saved as PDFs
Non Vector File formats – some jpg, psd, bmp can be converted into vector files but may require fixing up.
HOW TO CREATE YOUR VECTOR FILE
The size of the laser cutter is 900mm x 600mm so your document or sheet size should be either this size or the size of the material you wish to cut.
Your design should be drawn, in your vector software, using only 3 colours:
RGB (R:255, G:0, B:0) Red = cutting
RGB Black = raster engraving (Engraving works on tonal value so you can engrave a gradient)
RGB (R:0, G:0, B:255) Blue = vector etching
Any other colours will be ignored.
Here you can see some examples of different files set up and how they look cut from 3mm plywood.
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Maximum material size: 980mm x 600mm (some materials only come in smaller sizes)
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All files need at least 2mm minimum between objects and the edge of the material and at least 1mm between shapes.
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All files must be nested to ensure economic use of time and materials.
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All files must be in RGB colour profile.