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From: Sculpy
20 Nov 2017   [#1]
Which file format can a save a file in for laser cutting machines?

Thanks

Sculpy
From: shane (SHANE_W)
20 Nov 2017   [#2] In reply to [#1]
I would ask your laser cutter what they prefer but .dxf is what I have used the most in the past.

-Shane
From: Michael Gibson
20 Nov 2017   [#3] In reply to [#1]
Hi Sculpy,

> Which file format can a save a file in for laser cutting machines?

Usually either .dxf or .pdf formats, they will be expecting to receive 2D geometry for a laser cutter.

But as Shane writes above it's a good idea to ask them what they usually work with.

- Michael
From: Sculpy
20 Nov 2017   [#4] In reply to [#3]
Thankyou.