• Create

    Turn your design into a vector file using our template and follow the guide below.

  • Quote

    We check your files for FREE and get you a quote based on lasertime and the cost of materials you use.

  • Cut

    Once payment has been received we cut pack and send your beautiful creations to you.

  • Prepare Your Files

    • Create a vector file the same size as our maximum work area 600mm x 400mm. Ensure your work space is set to RGB mode and your work area measurements are in mm.

Choose your cut

We offer 3 different ways to cut your material :-

  • cutting
  • etching/scoring
  • raster engraving

  • cutting

    Cuts all the way through the material. Any lines to be cut need the following settings:-

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    colour RGB red (255, 0, 0)

    stroke weight 0.25pt (hairline)

  • etching/scoring

    This cut marks the material surface (does not go all the way through).

    Any lines to be etched/scored need the following settings:-

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    • colour RGB blue (R0, G0, B255)
    • stroke weight set to 0.25pt (hairline)

  • raster engrave

    This cut allows an area on the surface of the material to be engraved.

    Fill engraved ares in black and and online with the following settings:-

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    • colour RGB black line (R0, G0, B0)
    • stroke weight set to 0.25pt (hairline)

lay it out

  • tile up all the pieces you need cut on your sheet
  • leave a 2mm gap between each component
  • release all clipping masks
  • ungroup all items
  • remove duplicate/ overlapping lines
  • leave 5mm around the edge of the material to avoid parts getting clipped off

save and send

Pre Quote Checklist :-

  • Your file is set to RGB colour mode
  • Line stroke weight set to 0.25pt
  • Separate files for each different material
  • Line stroke weight set to 0.25pt
  • All cut lines RGB red (R255 G0, B0)
  • All etch/score lines RGB blue (R0, G0, B255)
  • All raster engrave lines RGB black (R,0 G0, B0)
  • All hidden or duplicated lines have been removed
  • Files have been flipped if cutting mirror acrylic
  • Minimum of 2mm between all items
  • All clipping masks have been removed