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=== '''ALTERNATIVELY SET UP YOUR LAYERS FROM SCRATCH.''' ===
=== '''ALTERNATIVELY SET UP YOUR LAYERS FROM SCRATCH.''' ===
[[File:Trotec Setup.jpg|frameless]]
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Create multiple sheet if necessary.
Create multiple sheet if necessary.
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<big>'''Explode'''</big>
<big>'''Explode'''</big>


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Select All (CTRL+A) and type EXPLODE - hit Enter
Select All (CTRL+A) and type EXPLODE - hit Enter
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'''<big>Overkill</big>'''
'''<big>Overkill</big>'''


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Select All (CTRL+A) and type OVERKILL - hit Enter. A window will appear
Select All (CTRL+A) and type OVERKILL - hit Enter. A window will appear


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No need to change any of these setting – Just push OK
No need to change any of these setting – Just push OK


=== Join ===
=== Join ===
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Select All (CTRL+A) and type JOIN - hit Enter
Select All (CTRL+A) and type JOIN - hit Enter
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=== <big>5.Export file as a PDF</big> ===
=== <big>5.Export file as a PDF</big> ===
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1) Nest all pieces to be cut within selected material template or correct sheet size
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2) Go to Print and select '''Plot''', or type in '''Plot''' into the Command Line
2) Go to Print and select '''Plot''', or type in '''Plot''' into the Command Line


 
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3) Under Printer/Plotter, select:
3) Under Printer/Plotter, select:


'''AutoCAD PDF (High Quality Print)'''
'''AutoCAD PDF (High Quality Print)'''
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[[File:AutoCAD_PDF_4.jpg|frameless]]4) If plotting from AutoCAD for the first time, you will need to set up a custom paper size to match the material you are using.
4) If plotting from AutoCAD for the first time, you will need to set up a custom paper size to match the material you are using.


- Go to '''Properties'''
- Go to '''Properties'''
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- Click on '''Add'''
- Click on '''Add'''


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5) Select '''Start from scratch'''
5) Select '''Start from scratch'''


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6) Set Width and Height to match selected material size


'''* Make sure Units are set to Milimeters'''


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Revision as of 15:19, 12 August 2026

AutoCAD Laser Cutting Guide

1. Choose the correct laser cutter based on the material and its maximum cut size.

Your job should be smaller size then then Max Material 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.

Make sure your work fits within the material boundary. Create multiple sheet if necessary.

Ensure that your objects are at the appropriate scale.

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

1) Nest all pieces to be cut within selected material template or correct sheet size

Make sure you are plotting in Model page


2) Go to Print and select Plot, or type in Plot into the Command Line

3) Under Printer/Plotter, select:

AutoCAD PDF (High Quality Print)


4) If plotting from AutoCAD for the first time, you will need to set up a custom paper size to match the material you are using.

- Go to Properties

- Select Custom Paper Sizes

- Click on Add


5) Select Start from scratch


6) Set Width and Height to match selected material size

* Make sure Units are set to Milimeters


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