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| Boxes.py || https://www.festi.info/boxes.py/ || Generator || Free || It features both finished parametrized generators as well as a Python API for writing your own. | | Boxes.py || https://www.festi.info/boxes.py/ || Generator || Free || It features both finished parametrized generators as well as a Python API for writing your own. | ||
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| Deepnest || https://deepnest.io/ || Layout || Free || Deepnest is an open source nesting application, great for laser cutters, plasma cutters, and other CNC machines. | |||
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| GrabCAD || https://grabcad.com/library?query=lasercut || Library || Free || Huge repository of 3D models, some suitable for laser cutting. | | GrabCAD || https://grabcad.com/library?query=lasercut || Library || Free || Huge repository of 3D models, some suitable for laser cutting. | ||
Revision as of 21:10, 1 December 2021
General Info
The Hackspace has two CO2 tube laser cutters, which are excellent tools for making accurate, repeatable, cuts in sheet material. They will cut and 'engrave' many thin woods and plastics, see the page for each cutter for the exact specifications. None of our cutters will cut metal, but the Hackspace aspires to obtain a CNC plasma cutter which will.
- Mantech 6090
- The other one :-)
Laser Cutting Resources
| Name | URL | Category | Cost | Description |
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| 3axis | https://3axis.co/ | Library | Free | Large selection of vector files aimed at being laser cut. |
| Boxes.py | https://www.festi.info/boxes.py/ | Generator | Free | It features both finished parametrized generators as well as a Python API for writing your own. |
| Deepnest | https://deepnest.io/ | Layout | Free | Deepnest is an open source nesting application, great for laser cutters, plasma cutters, and other CNC machines. |
| GrabCAD | https://grabcad.com/library?query=lasercut | Library | Free | Huge repository of 3D models, some suitable for laser cutting. |
| Make A Box | https://makeabox.io/ | Generator | Free | Create simple tabbed/notched boxes. |
| MakerCase | https://www.makercase.com | Generator | Free | Box creator - basic, polygon and kerf bent box generator. |
| Noun Project | https://thenounproject.com | Library | Free | Free icons and royalty-free images. |
| Ponoko | https://www.ponoko.com/free-laser-cutting-files-templates | Library | Free | Ready-to-use laser cutting design templates and customize it to fit your needs, whether it's electronics enclosures, faceplates, or anything in between. |
| Thingiverse | https://www.thingiverse.com/tag:lasercut https://www.thingiverse.com/tag:laser https://www.thingiverse.com/tag:dxf |
Library | Free | Massive repository of mainly 3D printable designs - the three linked tags will help narrow down to laser cutter projects. |
| Vecteezy | https://www.vecteezy.com | Library | Free/Paid | Professional quality resources |
| Vector Ruler Generator | https://robbbb.github.io/VectorRuler/ | Generator | Free | Download a laser cuttable ruler to etch into your belongings and belts. |
| ZenziWerken | https://www.zenziwerken.de/ | Library | Free | DIY-projects that are aimed at desktop CNC, many can be used on a laser cutter. |