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Maintaining and Extending the Lifespan of Your Laser Cutting and Engraving Machine

Laser cutting and engraving machines are invaluable tools for various industries and creative endeavors. To ensure they continue to perform at their best and have a long and productive lifespan, proper maintenance and care are essential. In this blog post, we'll explore some tips and strategies for maintaining and extending...


How to import Lightburn's layer colors as a swatch library in Adobe Illustrator

How to Import LightBurn Layers as a Swatch Library in Adobe Illustrator

Many makers begin their 2D designs in a Adobe Illustrator. Illustrator is a powerful graphic design tool widely used by professionals and hobbyists alike. It offers a range of features, including the ability to work with swatches—color and pattern libraries that help streamline the design process. LightBurn is a popular...


How to Export Files for Laser-Cutting in Fusion 360

Fusion 360 is a great piece of CAD software and with parametric modeling, we can create files for laser cutting that can be exported for multiple material thicknesses. The addition of the MapBoards Pro plugin gives us a great way to quickly export a 3D model of an assembled laser...


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Cutting Paths has launched!

After months of anticipation and hard work, we're happy to announce the launch of CuttingPaths.com; a new community-based website dedicated to sharing free or premium laser-cutting digital files. This website is a platform where designers and makers can come together to share their work and collaborate on exciting projects. Over the...


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