File & Setup Info

  • Fusion 360 for models and profile cutting.
  • Rhino 5 for models and profile cutting.
  • .DXF and .DWG for profile cutting.
  • .STEP for models.
  • .AI for profile cutting, please ensure geometry is a single outline vector.

If you’re providing nested sheets, please supply them within a single file. Separate layers for each machine operation type is preferred but not essential. We can draw up and program files as per your specifications, a dimensioned sketch is often enough for simple jobs.

Tooling guide:

  • For most panel work in 9-30mm stock we use a 9.5mm diameter compression cutter with 11mm part spacing and 3mm margin.
  • The smallest cutter that can through-cut 18mm stock is 4mm diameter.
  • Most Opendesk products are cut with an 8mm dia compression cutter. 12-24mm thick stock.
  • 6mm stock we commonly use 4-6mm diameter cutters.
  • Max stock thickness for engraving ~80mm.
  • Max stock thickness for through cutting 50-60mm.
  • Aluminium 1-12mm we commonly use a 6.35mm dia cutter.
  • Acrylic 3-12mm we use a 4.76mm dia cutter.