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Laser Cutting

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	=== Examples ===		=== Examples ===
			<div class="res-img">[[File:26-09-23-SampleCardArtworkV1.png\|center\|Artwork prepared for laser cutting, including cutting (red), vector engraving (green), and raster engraving (black/greyscale)]]</div>
			Artwork prepared for laser cutting, including cutting (red), vector engraving (green), and raster engraving (black/greyscale).

	<div class="res-img">[[File:26-09-22-SampleCardPhotoV1.jpg\|center\|Laser cutting and engraving processes produced by the artwork above on 3mm plywood]]</div>		<div class="res-img">[[File:26-09-22-SampleCardPhotoV1.jpg\|center\|Laser cutting and engraving processes produced by the artwork above on 3mm plywood]]</div>
	~~{\| class="wikitable"~~		Laser cutting and engraving processes produced by the artwork above on 3mm plywood.
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	!<div class="res-img">[[File:Laserdemo trotec.png\|alt=Artwork prepared for Trotec laser cutters, including cutting (red), vector engraving (green), and raster engraving (black/greyscale). In green is an icon showing a laser beam, and the year 2023. The text "LASER" is in solid black. There is a greyscale gradient at the top, and a red rectangular outline with curved corners.\|frameless]]</div>
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	~~\|Artwork prepared for Trotec laser cutters, including cutting (red), vector engraving (green), and raster engraving (black/greyscale)~~
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	\|<div class="res-img">[[File:Lasercut logo.jpg\|alt=Laser-cut and engraved piece of ply based on example artwork. The ply is rectangular with rounded corners, with a shaded gradient at the top. It has an engraved line drawing of a laser beam, with the words "2023 LASER" engraved below.\|center\|frameless]]</div>
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	\|Laser cutting and engraving ~~styles~~ produced by the above ~~image~~
	\|}

	== Software-specific guides and templates ==		== Software-specific guides and templates ==

File:26-09-23-SampleCardArtworkV1.png

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Sample artwork for laser cutting plywood showing different engraving and cutting processes

Laser Cutting

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Examples

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	=== Examples ===		=== Examples ===
			<div class="res-img">[[File:26-09-22-SampleCardPhotoV1.jpg\|center\|Laser cutting and engraving processes produced by the artwork above on 3mm plywood]]</div>
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File:26-09-22-SampleCardPhotoV1.jpg

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Photograph of a laser-cut plywood sample card showing different laser engraving and cutting processes

Laser Cutting

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	\| text = Laser cutting requires a Makerspace Induction.		\| text = Laser cutting requires a Makerspace Induction.
			This equipment is operated only by technical staff. Students must be present at the workshop to have their work cut.
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	Materials: Strawboard, plywood, acrylic, polypropylene, fabrics, and other materials		Materials: Strawboard, plywood, acrylic, polypropylene, fabrics, and other materials

	Location: Digital Modelling Workshop, building 202~~{{Note~~		Location: Digital Modelling Workshop, building 202
	~~\| inline = 1~~
	~~\| type = info~~
	~~\| text = This equipment is operated only by technical staff. Students must be present at the workshop to have their work cut.~~
	}}

	== Materials ==		== Materials ==
	{{Note		{{Note
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	Vectors need to be made in your vector program, not just copied and pasted in or imported. If you save your work as a raster format (e.g. psd, jpg, or bmp) it will be rasterized and cannot be converted back into a vector file. If you zoom in on your vector file, you will be able to identify that it does not lose resolution, whereas a raster file will become pixelated or blurry:		Vectors need to be made in your vector program, not just copied and pasted in or imported. If you save your work as a raster format (e.g. psd, jpg, or bmp) it will be rasterized and cannot be converted back into a vector file. If you zoom in on your vector file, you will be able to identify that it does not lose resolution, whereas a raster file will become pixelated or blurry:

	<div class="res-img">[[File:Vector_vs_Raster.jpg\|alt=vector vs raster visualisation.\|~~frameless\|300x300px~~]]</div>		<div class="res-img">[[File:Vector_vs_Raster.jpg\|alt=vector vs raster visualisation.\|center]]</div>

	=== Size and colour scheme ===		=== Size and colour scheme ===
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	Work must be nested to make your cutting times efficient, and reduces material waste.		Work must be nested to make your cutting times efficient, and reduces material waste.
	<div class="res-img">[[File:Nested laser cut.png\|Example of work that has been nested vs not nested\|~~thumb\|none\|771x771px~~]]</div>		<div class="res-img">[[File:Nested laser cut.png\|Example of work that has been nested vs not nested\|center]]</div>


	=== File size and format ===		=== File size and format ===
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	Guide: [https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/the-fablab/laser-cutting/laser-cutting/creating-a-montage-model Creating a Contour Model] by Melbourne School of Design's Fab Lab		Guide: [https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/the-fablab/laser-cutting/laser-cutting/creating-a-montage-model Creating a Contour Model] by Melbourne School of Design's Fab Lab
	[[Category:Digital Modelling]]		[[Category:Digital Modelling]]
	~~[[Category:Makerspace]]~~
	[[Category:Laser cutting]]		[[Category:Laser cutting]]

Preparing Laser Cutting Files in Rhino

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	== Download the template ==		== Download the template ==
	~~Download the~~ [[Media:~~Rhino Lasercut Template V1.1~~.zip\|Rhino ~~Laser~~ cutting ~~templates (3dm)~~]].		[[Media:RhinoLasercutTemplate-V2.zip\|Download the Rhino laser cutting template]].

			This is a zip archive containing a 3dm. On Mac, double-click the zip file to extract it. On Windows, right-click and select Extract all... to extract it.

	== Job setup ==		== Job setup ==
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	=== Remove duplicated lines ===		=== Remove duplicated lines ===
	Check for any duplicated lines. To remove ~~duplicate~~ lines in Rhino:		Check for any duplicated lines. To remove duplicated lines in Rhino:

	# Select your work and the material boundary.		# Select your work and the material boundary.
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	# Select the following: Output Type: ''Vector Output'', Output Color: ''Display Color.''		# Select the following: Output Type: ''Vector Output'', Output Color: ''Display Color.''
	# Under ''View'' and ''Output Scale'', select ''Window'' and click ''Set''. This will return you to the view of your work. <div class="res-img">[[File:Rhino_PDF_3.jpg\|center\|600x600px]]</div>		# Under ''View'' and ''Output Scale'', select ''Window'' and click ''Set''. This will return you to the view of your work. <div class="res-img">[[File:Rhino_PDF_3.jpg\|center\|600x600px]]</div>
	# Select the area to print by selecting the corners of the rectangle that matches your material sheet size.<div class="res-img">[[File:Rhino_PDF_4.jpg\|center\|900x900px]]</div>~~{{Note~~		# Select the area to print by selecting the corners of the rectangle that matches your material sheet size. If you are using multiple sheets, only select one and repeat the PDF export for each sheet.<div class="res-img">[[File:Rhino_PDF_4.jpg\|center\|900x900px]]</div>
	~~\| inline = 1~~
	~~\| type = warn~~
	~~\| text = If you are using multiple sheets, only select one and repeat the PDF export for each sheet.~~
	}}
	# Press ''Enter'' to go back to the Print window.		# Press ''Enter'' to go back to the Print window.
	# In the Print window, set ''Scale'' to ''1:1''. Set ''Margins'' to ''0.00''.		# In the Print window, set ''Scale'' to ''1:1''. Set ''Margins'' to ''0.00''.
	# Click ''Print'' to finish and save file as PDF. <div class="res-img">[[File:Rhino_PDF_5.jpg\|center]]</div>		# Click ''Print'' to finish and save file as PDF. <div class="res-img">[[File:Rhino_PDF_5.jpg\|center]]</div>
	[[Category:Laser cutting]]		[[Category:Laser cutting]]

File:RhinoLasercutTemplate-V2.zip

Amy.Hickman — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 06:51:56 GMT

Amy.Hickman uploaded File:RhinoLasercutTemplate-V2.zip 3dm Template for laser cutting using Rhino, in zip archive

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== Summary ==
3dm Template for laser cutting using Rhino, in zip archive

File:RhinoLasercutTemplate-V2.3dm

Amy.Hickman — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 05:01:15 GMT

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== Summary ==
Template for laser cutting using Rhino, version 2.0

Preparing Laser Cutting Files in Rhino

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	Check that your work is at the appropriate scale. For example, if you need to make a model at 1:100 scale, scale down your work by 0.01. If you're having trouble with scale, try a [https://www.ginifab.com/feeds/cm_to_inch/scale_converter.html scale converter].		Check that your work is at the appropriate scale. For example, if you need to make a model at 1:100 scale, scale down your work by 0.01. If you're having trouble with scale, try a [https://www.ginifab.com/feeds/cm_to_inch/scale_converter.html scale converter].
	~~=== Assign layers ===~~
	~~Layers are pre-set in the template. Assign parts of your design into the appropriate layers:~~

	~~# Select the element or elements to assign;~~ for ~~example, select all the curves you plan to cut, or the hatches you want to raster engrave~~.		=== Choose material size ===
	~~# In~~ the ''layers'' panel~~, right-click the appropriate layer (e.g. Cut or Raster engrave).~~		Choose an appropriate material size for your work. Use the ''layers'' panel to hide unused layers for other material sizes.
	~~# Click ''change object layer.''~~

	~~<div class="res-img">[[File:26-09-17-ChangeObjectLayer~~.~~png\|center]]</div>~~

	=== Nest objects ===		=== Nest objects ===
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	<div class="res-img">[[File:Rhino_Nesting.png\|center]]		<div class="res-img">[[File:Rhino_Nesting.png\|center]]
			=== Assign layers ===
			Layers are pre-set in the template. Assign parts of your design into the appropriate layers:

			# Select the element or elements to assign; for example, select all the curves you plan to cut, or the hatches you want to raster engrave.
			# In the ''layers'' panel, right-click the appropriate layer (e.g. Cut or Raster engrave).
			# Click ''change object layer.''

			<div class="res-img">[[File:26-09-17-ChangeObjectLayer.png\|center]]</div>

	=== Line weights ===		=== Line weights ===
	</div>~~You line~~ weights have been pre-set in the template. If you're not using the template, or you've added extra layers, set the following in the ''layers'' panel:		</div>Line weights have been pre-set in the template. If you're not using the template, or you've added extra layers, set the following in the ''layers'' panel:

	# Set ''Print width'' to ''hairline''		# Set ''Print width'' to ''hairline''
	# Set ''Line type'' to ''continuous''		# Set ''Line type'' to ''continuous''

	=== Remove ~~duplicate~~ lines ===		=== Remove duplicated lines ===
	Check for any duplicated lines. To remove duplicate lines in Rhino:		Check for any duplicated lines. To remove duplicate lines in Rhino:

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	<div class="res-img">[[File:Make2D_settings.png\|center]]</div>		<div class="res-img">[[File:Make2D_settings.png\|center]]</div>

	=== Explode and join ===		=== Explode and join hatches and text ===
	For all text and line-based pattern hatches:		For all text and line-based pattern hatches:

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	== Export to PDF ==		== Export to PDF ==
	~~Click ''File,'' then ''Print'', or type in ''Print'' into the command line.~~

	~~<div class="res-img">[[File:Rhino_PDF_1.jpg\|center]]</div>~~

			# Click ''File,'' then ''Print'', or type in ''Print'' into the command line. <div class="res-img">[[File:Rhino_PDF_1.jpg\|center]]</div>
			# Under ''Destination'', select ''Rhino PDF.'' Under ''Size'', scroll down to select ''Custom''. <div class="res-img">[[File:Rhino_PDF_2.jpg\|center]]</div>
	Under ''Destination'', select ''Rhino PDF.'' Under ''Size'', scroll down to select ''Custom''.		# Set ''Width'' and ''Height'' to match your selected material size, making sure units are set to millimetres.
			# Select the following: Output Type: ''Vector Output'', Output Color: ''Display Color.''
	<div class="res-img">[[File:Rhino_PDF_2.jpg\|center]]</div>		# Under ''View'' and ''Output Scale'', select ''Window'' and click ''Set''. This will return you to the view of your work. <div class="res-img">[[File:Rhino_PDF_3.jpg\|center\|600x600px]]</div>
			# Select the area to print by selecting the corners of the rectangle that matches your material sheet size.<div class="res-img">[[File:Rhino_PDF_4.jpg\|center\|900x900px]]</div>{{Note
	Set ''Width'' and ''Height'' to match your selected material size, making sure units are set to millimetres.

	~~Make sure that~~ the following ~~are selected~~: Output Type: '''Vector Output''', Output Color: '''Display Color.'''

	Under View and Output Scale, select '''Window''' and click ~~on '~~''Set''~~' which~~ will ~~bring~~ you ~~back into~~ the ~~model page~~.

	<div class="res-img">[[File:~~Rhino PDF 3~~.jpg\|~~frameless~~\|600x600px]]</div>



	~~4) In the model page, select~~ the area to print~~, which should be~~ the rectangle that ~~has been previously set up to match the selected~~ material sheet size.
	{{Note
	\| inline = 1		\| inline = 1
	\| type = warn		\| type = warn
	\| text = If you are using multiple sheets, only select one and repeat the PDF export for each sheet.		\| text = If you are using multiple sheets, only select one and repeat the PDF export for each sheet.
	}}		}}
	Press '''Enter''' to go back to the Print window.		# Press ''Enter'' to go back to the Print window.
			# In the Print window, set ''Scale'' to ''1:1''. Set ''Margins'' to ''0.00''.
	~~<div class="res-img">[[File:Rhino PDF 4.jpg\|frameless\|900x900px]]</div>~~		# Click ''Print'' to finish and save file as PDF. <div class="res-img">[[File:Rhino_PDF_5.jpg\|center]]</div>



	~~5) Back in~~ the Print window, ~~make sure that scale is~~ set to '''1:1'''

	~~All~~ Margins ~~should be set~~ to '''0.00'''

	~~Select '~~''Print''' to finish and save file as PDF.

	<div class="res-img">[[File:~~Rhino PDF 5~~.jpg\|~~frameless\|600x600px~~]]</div>
	[[Category:Laser cutting]]		[[Category:Laser cutting]]

Laser Cutting

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	== Laser cutting equipment ==		== Laser cutting equipment ==
	{\| ~~class="wikitable"~~		Choose your laser cutter based on your material and size. More details on [[Laser Cutting#Materials\|materials are below]].
	~~!Type~~
	~~!Quantity~~		=== Trotec SP500 ===
	~~!Dimensions~~		Maximum material size: 1245 x 710mm
	~~!Materials~~
	~~!Location~~		Materials: Strawboard (1 and 2mm), plywood (3 and 6mm)
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	\|Trotec SP500		Location: DBE Makerspace, building 418
	\|1
	\|1245 mm x ~~710 mm~~		=== Trotec Speedy 400 Flexx ===
	\|Strawboard (1 and 2mm), plywood (3 and 6mm)		Maximum material size: 1000 x 610mm
	\|418 ~~Makerspace~~
	\|-		Materials: Strawboard, plywood, acrylic, polypropylene, fabrics, and other materials
	\|Trotec Speedy 400 Flexx
	\|1		Location: Digital Modelling Workshop, building 202{{Note
	\|1000 x 610mm
	\|Strawboard, plywood, acrylic, ~~mylar~~, fabrics, and other materials.
	~~\|202~~ Digital Modelling
	\|}{{Note
	\| inline = 1		\| inline = 1
	\| type = info		\| type = info

Preparing Laser Cutting Files in Rhino

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File:26-09-17-ChangeObjectLayer.png

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Screenshot of Rhino layers panel, showing changing object layer

Preparing Laser Cutting Files in Rhino

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	== Choose your laser cutter ==		== Choose your laser cutter ==
	Choose the right laser cutter for your material type and size:		Choose the right laser cutter for your material type and size:
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	{\| class="wikitable"		{\| class="wikitable"
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	See more detail at [[Laser Cutting]].		See more detail at [[Laser Cutting]].

Rhinoceros 3D (Rhino)

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	[[Grasshopper]]		[[Grasshopper]]

	[[Laser Cutting/Rhino~~\|Laser Cutting Rhino Guide~~]]		[[Preparing Laser Cutting Files in Rhino]]

	== External links ==		== External links ==
	[https://www.rhino3d.com/learn/ Official Rhino Learning Resources]		[https://www.rhino3d.com/learn/ Official Rhino Learning Resources]
	[[Category:Software]]		[[Category:Software]]

Laser Cutting/Rhino

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About Makerspace

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	# Complete any required inductions and/or training for specific equipment		# Complete any required inductions and/or training for specific equipment

	To sign up for induction or book equipment, please click the button below:		To sign up for induction or book equipment, please click the button below:

	{{Clickable button 2\|Click Here\|url=https://siso.curtin.edu.au/sodbe/\|class=mw-ui-progressive}}		{{Clickable button 2\|Click Here\|url=https://siso.curtin.edu.au/sodbe/\|class=mw-ui-progressive}}

Welcome to DBE Makers

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	Welcome to DBE Makers, a wiki about the School of Design and Built Environment's technical operations facilities at Curtin University. Please click on one of the links below to be redirected to resources for each area.		Welcome to DBE Makers, a wiki about the School of Design and Built Environment's technical operations facilities at Curtin University. Please click on one of the links below to be redirected to resources for each area.

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Laser Cutting/Slicer for Fusion360

Amy.Hickman — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 01:47:06 GMT

Categorised

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	[[File:Pre dowel.png\|frameless\|450x450px]][[File:Post dowel.png\|frameless\|450x450px]]		[[File:Pre dowel.png\|frameless\|450x450px]][[File:Post dowel.png\|frameless\|450x450px]]
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Laser Cutting/Illustrator

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	5) Click '''Export Artboard'''		5) Click '''Export Artboard'''
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Laser Cutting/Rhino

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	[[File:Rhino PDF 5.jpg\|frameless\|600x600px]]		[[File:Rhino PDF 5.jpg\|frameless\|600x600px]]
			[[Category:Laser cutting]]

Laser Cutting/AutoCAD

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Category:Laser cutting

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Laser Cutting

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	!Location		!Location
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	\|Trotec SP500~~<div class="res-img">[[File:Trotec sp 500 image.jpg\|thumb]]</div>~~		\|Trotec SP500
	\|1		\|1
	\|1245 mm x 710 mm		\|1245 mm x 710 mm
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	\|418 Makerspace		\|418 Makerspace
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	\|Trotec Speedy 400 Flexx~~<div class="res-img">[[File:Speedy 400.jpg\|thumb]]</div>~~		\|Trotec Speedy 400 Flexx
	\|1		\|1
	\|1000 x 610mm		\|1000 x 610mm
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	[[Category:Makerspace]]		[[Category:Makerspace]]
			[[Category:Laser cutting]]

Rhinoceros 3D (Rhino)

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	== See also ==		== See also ==
	[[Grasshopper]]		[[Grasshopper]]

			[[Laser Cutting/Rhino\|Laser Cutting Rhino Guide]]

	== External links ==		== External links ==
	[https://www.rhino3d.com/learn/ Official Rhino Learning Resources]		[https://www.rhino3d.com/learn/ Official Rhino Learning Resources]
	[[Category:Software]]		[[Category:Software]]

Laser Cutting

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	!Location		!Location
	\|-		\|-
	\|Trotec SP500[[File:Trotec sp 500 image.jpg\|thumb]]		\|Trotec SP500<div class="res-img">[[File:Trotec sp 500 image.jpg\|thumb]]</div>
	\|1		\|1
	\|1245 mm x 710 mm		\|1245 mm x 710 mm
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	\|Trotec Speedy 400 Flexx[[File:Speedy 400.jpg\|thumb]]		\|Trotec Speedy 400 Flexx<div class="res-img">[[File:Speedy 400.jpg\|thumb]]</div>
	\|1		\|1
	\|1000 x 610mm		\|1000 x 610mm
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	Vectors need to be made in your vector program, not just copied and pasted in or imported. If you save your work as a raster format (e.g. psd, jpg, or bmp) it will be rasterized and cannot be converted back into a vector file. If you zoom in on your vector file, you will be able to identify that it does not lose resolution, whereas a raster file will become pixelated or blurry:		Vectors need to be made in your vector program, not just copied and pasted in or imported. If you save your work as a raster format (e.g. psd, jpg, or bmp) it will be rasterized and cannot be converted back into a vector file. If you zoom in on your vector file, you will be able to identify that it does not lose resolution, whereas a raster file will become pixelated or blurry:

	[[File:Vector_vs_Raster.jpg\|alt=vector vs raster visualisation.\|frameless\|300x300px]]		<div class="res-img">[[File:Vector_vs_Raster.jpg\|alt=vector vs raster visualisation.\|frameless\|300x300px]]</div>

	=== Size and colour scheme ===		=== Size and colour scheme ===
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	Work must be nested to make your cutting times efficient, and reduces material waste.		Work must be nested to make your cutting times efficient, and reduces material waste.
	[[File:Nested laser cut.png\|Example of work that has been nested vs not nested\|thumb\|none\|771x771px]]		<div class="res-img">[[File:Nested laser cut.png\|Example of work that has been nested vs not nested\|thumb\|none\|771x771px]]</div>


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	![[File:Laserdemo trotec.png\|alt=Artwork prepared for Trotec laser cutters, including cutting (red), vector engraving (green), and raster engraving (black/greyscale). In green is an icon showing a laser beam, and the year 2023. The text "LASER" is in solid black. There is a greyscale gradient at the top, and a red rectangular outline with curved corners.\|frameless]]		!<div class="res-img">[[File:Laserdemo trotec.png\|alt=Artwork prepared for Trotec laser cutters, including cutting (red), vector engraving (green), and raster engraving (black/greyscale). In green is an icon showing a laser beam, and the year 2023. The text "LASER" is in solid black. There is a greyscale gradient at the top, and a red rectangular outline with curved corners.\|frameless]]</div>
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	\|Artwork prepared for Trotec laser cutters, including cutting (red), vector engraving (green), and raster engraving (black/greyscale)		\|Artwork prepared for Trotec laser cutters, including cutting (red), vector engraving (green), and raster engraving (black/greyscale)
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	\|[[File:Lasercut logo.jpg\|alt=Laser-cut and engraved piece of ply based on example artwork. The ply is rectangular with rounded corners, with a shaded gradient at the top. It has an engraved line drawing of a laser beam, with the words "2023 LASER" engraved below.\|center\|frameless]]		\|<div class="res-img">[[File:Lasercut logo.jpg\|alt=Laser-cut and engraved piece of ply based on example artwork. The ply is rectangular with rounded corners, with a shaded gradient at the top. It has an engraved line drawing of a laser beam, with the words "2023 LASER" engraved below.\|center\|frameless]]</div>
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	\|Laser cutting and engraving styles produced by the above image		\|Laser cutting and engraving styles produced by the above image
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	\|[[File:Autocad-logo.png\|none\|thumb\|180x180px\|[[Laser Cutting/AutoCAD\|AutoCAD File Setup]]]]		\|<div class="res-img">[[File:Autocad-logo.png\|none\|thumb\|180x180px\|[[Laser Cutting/AutoCAD\|AutoCAD File Setup]]</div>]]
	\|[[File:Rhino Logo.jpg\|none\|thumb\|180x180px\|[[Laser Cutting/Rhino\|Rhino File Setup]]]]		\|<div class="res-img">[[File:Rhino Logo.jpg\|none\|thumb\|180x180px\|[[Laser Cutting/Rhino\|Rhino File Setup]]</div>]]
	\|[[File:Illustrator Logo.jpg\|none\|thumb\|180x180px\|[[Laser Cutting/Illustrator\|Illustrator File Setup]]]]		\|<div class="res-img">[[File:Illustrator Logo.jpg\|none\|thumb\|180x180px\|[[Laser Cutting/Illustrator\|Illustrator File Setup]]</div>]]
	\|[[File:Slicer for fusion logo.jpg\|none\|thumb\|180x180px\|[[Laser Cutting/Slicer for Fusion360\|Stacked Slice Model Guide]]]]		\|<div class="res-img">[[File:Slicer for fusion logo.jpg\|none\|thumb\|180x180px\|[[Laser Cutting/Slicer for Fusion360\|Stacked Slice Model Guide]]</div>]]
	\|}		\|}

Cheatsheet

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	Here you will find all instructions for non clear elements about the Makerspace Wiki.		Here you will find all instructions for non clear elements about the Makerspace Wiki.

			== Creating responsive images ==
			A responsive image is one that resizes based on the width of your screen. This is useful for making pages easier to look at on mobile phones. Images are not automatically responsive. To make an image responsive, follow the steps below:

			# Insert the image normally
			# Go to "Edit source"
			# Find the markdown for the image. It should begin with "<nowiki>[[File: " and end with "]]</nowiki>".
			# Add the following text before "[[File: ":<syntaxhighlight lang="html">
			<div class="res-img">
			</syntaxhighlight>
			# Add the following text after "]]":<syntaxhighlight lang="html">
			</div>
			</syntaxhighlight>
			# Save your changes.

	== Creating Notes ==		== Creating Notes ==

3D Printing Guide

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	# Import your work into Cura by using the folder icon, or dragging your STL from File Explorer or Finder onto the build plate. See [https://support.makerbot.com/s/article/1667411313586 UltiMaker’s guide] for more detailed information on opening models, including opening multiple models.		# Import your work into Cura by using the folder icon, or dragging your STL from File Explorer or Finder onto the build plate. See [https://support.makerbot.com/s/article/1667411313586 UltiMaker’s guide] for more detailed information on opening models, including opening multiple models.
	# Use the transform controls to scale, position and rotate your model if needed. It’s usually best to have the flattest part of your model touching the build plate.		# Use the transform controls to scale, position and rotate your model if needed. It’s usually best to have the flattest part of your model touching the build plate.
	# Configure your printer setup. Check your printer type matches the printer you will be using, and set your material configuration. Your nozzle size should always be the default (0.4mm/AA 0.4mm) unless you are getting help from a technician to use a different one. [[File:Screenshot - UltiMaker Cura UM2+C Configuration.png\|alt=A screenshot of UltiMaker Cura showing the printer configuration for an UltiMaker 2+ Connect with Generic PLA and a 0.4mm nozzle.\|none\|thumb\|800x800px\|Configuration for an UltiMaker 2+ Connect with generic PLA]][[File:Screenshot - UltiMaker Cura UMS3 Configuration.png\|alt=A screenshot of UltiMaker Cura showing the printer configuration for an UltiMaker S3 with Transparent PLA and Green PLA, and two AA 0.4mm nozzles.\|none\|thumb\|800x800px\|Configuration for an UltiMaker S3 with UltiMaker brand Transparent PLA and Green PLA]]		# Configure your printer setup. Check your printer type matches the printer you will be using, and set your material configuration. Your nozzle size should always be the default (0.4mm/AA 0.4mm) unless you are getting help from a technician to use a different one.
			<div class="res-img">
			[[File:Screenshot - UltiMaker Cura UM2+C Configuration.png\|alt=A screenshot of UltiMaker Cura showing the printer configuration for an UltiMaker 2+ Connect with Generic PLA and a 0.4mm nozzle.\|none\|thumb\|800x800px\|Configuration for an UltiMaker 2+ Connect with generic PLA]][[File:Screenshot - UltiMaker Cura UMS3 Configuration.png\|alt=A screenshot of UltiMaker Cura showing the printer configuration for an UltiMaker S3 with Transparent PLA and Green PLA, and two AA 0.4mm nozzles.\|none\|thumb\|800x800px\|Configuration for an UltiMaker S3 with UltiMaker brand Transparent PLA and Green PLA]]</div>
	# Select your print settings. Always review the recommended print settings, even if you don’t think you need to change any.		# Select your print settings. Always review the recommended print settings, even if you don’t think you need to change any.
	# Add support as needed. Areas likely to need supports will be highlighted in red. Consider whether you should use normal or tree support structures, and whether you need support everywhere, or only touching the build plate. A good rule of thumb is to use normal supports for large and geometric overhangs, and use tree supports for small or organic overhanging shapes, or shapes where you have an overhang suspended over another part of your model. You can test and preview different structures to better predict what will be most suitable for your work. [[File:Support structures demonstration.png\|alt=Two side-by-side screenshots of the preview window in Cura showing a Benchy tugboat model with supports. The support structures are shown in cyan. The left screenshot has been sliced with normal supports, which are straight, vertical structures holding up overhanging parts of the model. The right screenshot has been sliced with tree supports, which are branching, tapered structures holding up overhanging parts of the model. Below, a text caption reads: "The same model sliced with normal supports, everywhere (left); and tree supports, touching build plate (right)."\|frameless\|800x800px]]		# Add support as needed. Areas likely to need supports will be highlighted in red. Consider whether you should use normal or tree support structures, and whether you need support everywhere, or only touching the build plate. A good rule of thumb is to use normal supports for large and geometric overhangs, and use tree supports for small or organic overhanging shapes, or shapes where you have an overhang suspended over another part of your model. You can test and preview different structures to better predict what will be most suitable for your work. <div class="res-img">[[File:Support structures demonstration.png\|alt=Two side-by-side screenshots of the preview window in Cura showing a Benchy tugboat model with supports. The support structures are shown in cyan. The left screenshot has been sliced with normal supports, which are straight, vertical structures holding up overhanging parts of the model. The right screenshot has been sliced with tree supports, which are branching, tapered structures holding up overhanging parts of the model. Below, a text caption reads: "The same model sliced with normal supports, everywhere (left); and tree supports, touching build plate (right)."\|frameless\|800x800px]]</div>
	# '''Preview your work.''' Check if your model looks complete and solid and that all overhangs are appropriately supported. Take note of the amount of material used in grams.		# '''Preview your work.''' Check if your model looks complete and solid and that all overhangs are appropriately supported. Take note of the amount of material used in grams.
	# Check the first layer in the preview using the slider on the right-hand side of the screen. Check that parts of your model are being printed on the first layer (so it’s not floating), and that it has enough of a footprint to stick to the plate well.		# Check the first layer in the preview using the slider on the right-hand side of the screen. Check that parts of your model are being printed on the first layer (so it’s not floating), and that it has enough of a footprint to stick to the plate well.
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	\|Consider whether your model can be redesigned to support or reduce overhangs. Try rotating your model, or breaking it into separate parts (e.g. separating a roof from a building). Add supports in Cura and remove after printing.		\|Consider whether your model can be redesigned to support or reduce overhangs. Try rotating your model, or breaking it into separate parts (e.g. separating a roof from a building). Add supports in Cura and remove after printing.
	\|}		\|}
			<div class="res-img">
	[[File:2025-04-06-3dPrintGuide-GeometryTypesV1.png\|alt=Image that shows different types of geometry. Top left shows faces, edges, and vertices. Top right shows different watertight and open polysurfaces and meshes. Centre shows different forms of non-manifold geometry. Bottom shows offset surface and offset mesh to produce closed models. \|none\|thumb\|600x600px\|Identifying manifold and non-manifold geometry]]		[[File:2025-04-06-3dPrintGuide-GeometryTypesV1.png\|alt=Image that shows different types of geometry. Top left shows faces, edges, and vertices. Top right shows different watertight and open polysurfaces and meshes. Centre shows different forms of non-manifold geometry. Bottom shows offset surface and offset mesh to produce closed models. \|none\|thumb\|600x600px\|Identifying manifold and non-manifold geometry]]
			</div>

	==== Tools to check your geometry ====		==== Tools to check your geometry ====

MediaWiki:Common.css

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		.res-img img {
		max-width:100%;
		height:auto;
		}

CNC Milling

Amy.Hickman — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 01:02:40 GMT

induction note

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	{{Note		{{Note
	\| type = warn		\| type = warn
	\| text = CNC Milling in the Makerspace requires a ~~General~~ Makerspace Induction, and users must be assisted by a technician.		\| text = CNC Milling in the Makerspace requires a Makerspace Induction, and users must be assisted by a technician.
	}}		}}

About Makerspace

Amy.Hickman — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 07:31:46 GMT

refresh equipment list

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	# Complete any required inductions and/or training for specific equipment		# Complete any required inductions and/or training for specific equipment

	To sign up for induction or book equipment, please click the button below:		To sign up for induction or book equipment, please click the button below:

	{{Clickable button 2\|Click Here\|url=https://siso.curtin.edu.au/sodbe/\|class=mw-ui-progressive}}		{{Clickable button 2\|Click Here\|url=https://siso.curtin.edu.au/sodbe/\|class=mw-ui-progressive}}

Welcome to DBE Makers

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	Welcome to DBE Makers, a wiki about the School of Design and Built Environment's technical operations facilities at Curtin University. Please click on one of the links below to be redirected to resources for each area.		Welcome to DBE Makers, a wiki about the School of Design and Built Environment's technical operations facilities at Curtin University. Please click on one of the links below to be redirected to resources for each area.

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Category:Multimedia

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Category:Motion Capture

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Motion Capture Suit

Amy.Hickman — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 06:54:38 GMT

Created motion capture cat

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	* [https://www.dbemakers.com/images/3/3b/PN_Quickstart_Guide.pdf Quickstart Guide]		* [https://www.dbemakers.com/images/3/3b/PN_Quickstart_Guide.pdf Quickstart Guide]
	* [https://marketplace-website-node-launcher-prod.ol.epicgames.com/ue/marketplace/en-US/product/neuron-live-link?sessionInvalidated=true Unreal Engine Live Link]		* [https://marketplace-website-node-launcher-prod.ol.epicgames.com/ue/marketplace/en-US/product/neuron-live-link?sessionInvalidated=true Unreal Engine Live Link]
			[[Category:Motion Capture]]
	[[Category:~~Multimedia~~]]

Category:3D Scanning

Amy.Hickman — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 06:54:07 GMT

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[[Category:Makerspace]]

Artec Leo Scanner

Amy.Hickman — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 06:53:53 GMT

Created 3D scanning cat

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	<html><div class="sketchfab-embed-wrapper"> <iframe title="Cameron Jump" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen="true" webkitallowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; fullscreen; xr-spatial-tracking" xr-spatial-tracking execution-while-out-of-viewport execution-while-not-rendered web-share width="100%" height="480" src="https://sketchfab.com/models/f2d6b3e368374c5d909ba7321f8c39f7/embed"> </iframe></div>		<html><div class="sketchfab-embed-wrapper"> <iframe title="Cameron Jump" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen="true" webkitallowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; fullscreen; xr-spatial-tracking" xr-spatial-tracking execution-while-out-of-viewport execution-while-not-rendered web-share width="100%" height="480" src="https://sketchfab.com/models/f2d6b3e368374c5d909ba7321f8c39f7/embed"> </iframe></div>
	</html>		</html>
			[[Category:3D Scanning]]
	[[Category:~~Multimedia~~]]

About Makerspace

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	The DBE Makerspace is a creative learning space for students in the School of Design and the Built Environment. It is located in Building 418, level 1.		The DBE Makerspace is a creative learning space for students in the School of Design and the Built Environment. It is located in Building 418, level 1.



	The technical team supports students and staff with technical resources, areas, and equipment. We ensure everyone receives safety inductions, instruction, and guidance.		The technical team supports students and staff with technical resources, areas, and equipment. We ensure everyone receives safety inductions, instruction, and guidance.