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Below are links that I have found useful in my laser journey. If you have any to suggest please feel free to message me and i will gladly consider adding it to this page so others can also benefit
 

1. Average cutting/engraving parameters. 

   • This is a document published by OMTech. ​

   • It is simply a starting point, make necessary adjustments to suit your needs

   • Download Here
      

2. Materials that should not be used in your laser.​

   • Some materials are not suitable for laser cutting due to the dangers they present to your personal health and your laser​

   • List is Here
      

3. Test Files

   • Zip file includes 3mm, 6mm, ultra dense, engrave and line power test cards. I did not create these files but found them in various locations

     • Download Here

   • These test card generators allow you to adjust the power/speed cut settings,  engrave power/speed settings, engrave intervals and kerf tests

     • O2Creative Website Here
        

4. Smoke and Mirrors website gives a good explanation on how to properly align your mirrors​

   • Laser Beam Alignment Guide​
      

5. Inkscape is a free program used for designing or editing designs. YouTube contains a lot of tutorial videos.​​

   • ​Download Here​
      

6. Removebg is a website which is useful for removing backgrounds of any image​

   • Removebg Website
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7. Vector Magic is a website that will convert JPG, PNG, GIF Files to PDF, SVG, EPS vectors

   • Vector Magic Website​
      

8. Stencilyfy is a website used to edit text to be more suitable for laser cutting.​

   • When you laser cut certain letters (ex. O) will lose the inner portion of the shape. Stencilfy automatically adds birdges to prevent this​

   • Stencilfy Website
      

9. Conversion Sites used to convert files to different formats such as PDF, JPEG, SVG, DXF, AI or EPS.​

   • Rapid Resizer Website​

   • Cloud Convert Website
      

10. ImagR is a website that is used for to prepare a picture for laser engraving. You can do things such as make puzzles, mask certain portions, remove backgrounds, cartoonize you image and enhance you image

    • ImageR Website
       

11. Nesting Sites/Programs

    • Nesting takes your shapes and rotates them and finds way to fit them all on your material. This helps make the most efficient use of your material by minimizing waste. 

    • SVGNest Website

    • Deepnest.io

       

12. Font Websites  

    • What the Font Website​

    • What Font Is Website

    • DaFont Website​

    • Font Space Website

    • Font Squirrel Website
       

13. Preview Fonts on your computer

    • Wordmark
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14. Free files/designs

    • Sun Catcher Studio

    • Layered Paper Art

    • SVG Silh

    • Ameede

    • Craftsman Space

    • Hello SVG

    • World Vector Logo

    • Brands of the World

    • SVG Repo

    • Kerf Bending Patterns

    • 3 axis

    • Vecteezy

    • Free Pik

    • Free Patterns Area

    • Template Maker

    • Box Maker

    • Boxes.py

    • Maker Case Box Maker
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15. Materials

    1. Wood

       • Amazon

       • Ocooch Hardwoods

       • Laser Wood Supplies

       • Smokey Hill Designs

    2. Rubber for Stamps

       • Amazon​​​​
          

16. Lightburn Documentation

    • Contains documentation, tips and tricks or beginners and advanced users alike.

    • Lightburn - Video Tutorials

    • ​Lightburn - Documentation

    • Lightburn - Setup

    • Lightburn - Adding a Laser

    • Lightburn - Configuring a Laser

    • Lightburn - Beginner Walkthrough

    • Lightburn - Windows and Menus

    • Lightburn - Using Specific Features

    • Lightburn - Advanced Topics

    • Lightburn - Tips and Tricks

    • Lightburn - Working With Other Software

    • Lightburn - Troubleshooting

    • Lightburn - Support Forum
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17. Lightburn Tutorials are helpful for first time users and experiences users alike 

    • Tutorial Website
       

18. Information on How to Remove Scratches from Acrylic​

    • cutmyplastic​