Lasercutting

Do you enjoy designing and working with various materials? Whether it's paper, wood, textiles, or leather – with the power of laser cutting, you can create an endless variety of cuts and engravings. In this book, you will learn everything you need to know to bring your creative ideas to life using laser cutting – from paper art to photo engravings to original home accessories.

Here are the topics you can expect:

• Introduction to laser technology: how it works, areas of application, sources of danger, and safety measures
• Market overview: types of devices, purchasing criteria, service providers, and usage options
• From your mind to the file: creating 2D vector or pixel graphics and preparing them for laser cutting
• From the file to the material: a laser cutter in action – using Mr Beam laser cutters as an example (including material knowledge)
• With 12 laser cutting projects: breakfast board, window decoration, cushions, smartphone holder, stamps, lanterns, and much more
• Beyond the laser beam: 3D printing, milling, water jet cutting, and more.

The 2nd edition provides an updated market overview and takes into account the latest state of technology, especially regarding safety measures. The application examples have been newly compiled for this edition.

If you want to create unique items with laser cutting and engraving, this book provides you with all the necessary skills to apply this fascinating technology and turn your personal design ideas into reality.

System requirements for the e-book: Internet connection and Adobe Reader or eBook reader or Adobe Digital Editions.