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= AutoCAD Laser Cutting Guide = | = AutoCAD Laser Cutting Guide = | ||
=== '''1. Choose the correct laser cutter based on the material and its maximum cut size.''' === | === '''1. Choose the correct laser cutter based on the material and its maximum cut size.''' === | ||
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Strawboard, Plywood, Acrylic, leather , other upon request | Strawboard, Plywood, Acrylic, leather , other upon request | ||
<big>'''TROTEC SP500'''</big> | <big>'''TROTEC SP500'''</big> | ||
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Strawboard, Plywood | Strawboard, Plywood | ||
=== '''2. Download the template''' === | === '''2. Download the template''' === | ||
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=== '''ALTERNATIVELY SET UP YOUR LAYERS FROM SCRATCH.''' === | === '''ALTERNATIVELY SET UP YOUR LAYERS FROM SCRATCH.''' === | ||
[[File:Trotec Setup.jpg|frameless|959x959px]] | [[File:Trotec Setup.jpg|frameless|959x959px]] | ||
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https://www.ginifab.com/feeds/cm_to_inch/scale_converter.html | https://www.ginifab.com/feeds/cm_to_inch/scale_converter.html | ||
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=== 4. Finalise your file === | === 4. Finalise your file === | ||
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Select All (CTRL+A) and type JOIN - hit Enter | Select All (CTRL+A) and type JOIN - hit Enter | ||
=== 5.Export file as a PDF === | === 5.Export file as a PDF === | ||
SUMMARY/QUICK GUIDE | |||
Always check the following when plotting as PDF: | |||
- Plot in Model page | |||
- Printer/Plotter set to AutoCAD PDF (High Quality Print) | |||
- Select or set Custom Paper Size to match selected material | |||
- Make sure custom paper margin are all set to 0 | |||
- Select Window under Plot Area | |||
- Select Center the Plot | |||
- Uncheck “Fit to paper”, make sure scale is 1:1 | |||
- Check page orientation is correct | |||
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Revision as of 16:30, 11 August 2026
AutoCAD Laser Cutting Guide
1. Choose the correct laser cutter based on the material and its maximum cut size.
TROTEC SPEEDY 400
DIGITAL MODELLING @ BUILDING 202
MAX MATERIAL = SIZE 900 x 600 x 12.7mm
Strawboard, Plywood, Acrylic, leather , other upon request
TROTEC SP500
DBE MAKERSPACE @ BUILDING 418
MAX MATERIAL SIZE = 1245 x 710 x 12.7mm
Strawboard, Plywood
2. Download the template
AutoCAD Laser cutting template Trotec SP500 (dwg)
AutoCAD Laser cutting template Emblaser 2 (dwg)
ALTERNATIVELY SET UP YOUR LAYERS FROM SCRATCH.
3. Job Setup
Import your work into the template and setup your layers.
The Laser Cutter cuts at 1:1 scale. For example, if you need your models at 1:100, they should be scaled down by 0.01.
Having trouble with Scale | Try a scale converter:
https://www.ginifab.com/feeds/cm_to_inch/scale_converter.html
4. Finalise your file
Complete the following actions before exporting your work
Lineweight
Check all your cut lines (red lines) and etch lines (green lines) are set to 0.00mm line weight.
Explode
Select All (CTRL+A) and type EXPLODE - hit Enter
Overkill
Select All (CTRL+A) and type OVERKILL - hit Enter. A window will appear
No need to change any of these setting – Just push OK
Join
Select All (CTRL+A) and type JOIN - hit Enter
5.Export file as a PDF
SUMMARY/QUICK GUIDE
Always check the following when plotting as PDF:
- Plot in Model page
- Printer/Plotter set to AutoCAD PDF (High Quality Print)
- Select or set Custom Paper Size to match selected material
- Make sure custom paper margin are all set to 0
- Select Window under Plot Area
- Select Center the Plot
- Uncheck “Fit to paper”, make sure scale is 1:1
- Check page orientation is correct