Laser Checklist

Before sending the files via email please ensure you have done the following

Check scale is correct for laser cutting
File measurements in mm
Ungrouped all objects
Cleaned up file
Check thickness of parts
- anything less than the material thickness or 1.5mm(whichever is greater) cannot be guaranteed to stay together checked for double/overlapping lines
Checked for double/overlapping lines
- no shared lines on shapes
Ensured all objects are outlines with no infill
Included a key to colours
All sheets in one file, laid out as per material sizes and labelled clearly with material, thickness and colour
Ensure suitable margin around edge of file – do not use edge of material within designs
Saved preferably in .ai adobe illustrator CS6 or earlier, or DXF 2000 or earlier file format
Named the file in the following format

firstnamesecondname_thickness&material_sheetsize(ifrequired)_date/filename

From Adobe Illustrator: Save as .ai format – CS6 or earlier
From AutoCad: Save as DXF 2000 or earlier
From other vector programs (ie:Inkscape): Save as a DXF 2000, .pdf or .ai. (If there are none of the above, contact us directly and we will try and help you out.)

We need all files to be sent to us via email to hello@fluxlaserstudio.co.uk . In the email please provide us with the following information:

Your Full Name
Whether you are a student (we offer 25% student discount, with a valid student ID, or email from a student email account)
What material, thickness and how many sheets you require
Whether you are providing the material or using our stock
Collection or delivery? – We post worldwide but collection is the quickest option if you are based in Glasgow.
Deadlines – if you need it fast let us know as soon as possible.