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Laser Cutting: Design for Fabrication

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Learn practical graphic design skills to make the best use of laser cutting technology, from the initial design phase to actually cutting with the laser.

Syllabus

Introduction
  • Laser fabrication for product design
  • What you should know
1. How Laser Cutting Works
  • What is laser cutting?
  • Core terminology
  • Machine overview
  • When to laser cut
2. Materials
  • Organic materials
  • Synthetic materials
  • Laser safety
3. Types of Projects
  • Flat designs
  • Engraved designs
  • Folding designs
  • Interlocking parts
4. Design Considerations
  • Cutting a pre-existing 2D design
  • Cutting a folding design
  • Cutting an interlocking form
  • Process limitations
  • Formatting your art
5. Cutting Workflow
  • Troubleshooting your files
  • Tips and tricks
  • Machine settings
  • Lasers
  • Post-processing
Conclusion
  • Next steps

Taught by

Tam Black

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