For laser cutting you need to create a VECTOR file as it is the only format that the laser cutter will recognise for cutting.

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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.

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Vector File formats must be saved as PDFs

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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

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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.

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Your design should be drawn, in your vector software, using only 3 colours:

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RGB (R:255, G:0, B:0) Red = cutting

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RGB Black = raster engraving (Engraving works on tonal value so you can engrave a gradient)

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RGB (R:0, G:0, B:255) Blue = vector etching

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Any other colours will be ignored.

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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)

• All files need at least 2mm minimum between objects and the edge of the material and at least 1mm between shapes.

• All files must be nested to ensure economic use of time and materials.

• All files must be in RGB colour profile.