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Wednesday, November 1, 2017

# Designing for Laser Cutting: A Technical Ebook for Creatives

![Screen Shot 08-15-17 at 05.50 PM.png](https://blog.fslaser.com/hubfs/Scott%20Blogs/Screen%20Shot%2008-15-17%20at%2005.50%20PM.png)

Laser cutting and engraving are skills anyone can learn. What separates the amateur from the expert, however, is the accumulation of techniques that enhance the final results of a project. To help our new operators advance their own techniques, we have created a free ebook titled [*Designing for Laser Cutting: A Technical Ebook for Creatives.*](https://info.fslaser.com/design-ebook)

*[![Designing Cover.jpg](https://blog.fslaser.com/hubfs/Scott%20Blogs/Designing%20Cover.jpg)](https://info.fslaser.com/design-ebook)[Designing For Laser Cutting Ebook  ](https://info.fslaser.com/design-ebook)*

This fully illustrated ebook starts with the basics of designing for laser cutting, by giving a broad view of file types and design software.![Screen Shot 11-01-17 at 12.28 PM.png](https://blog.fslaser.com/hubfs/Scott%20Blogs/Screen%20Shot%2011-01-17%20at%2012.28%20PM.png)

Chapter Two explores raster engraving, from design to photo engraving.

![RasterProcess.png](https://blog.fslaser.com/hubfs/Scott%20Blogs/RasterProcess.png)

Chapter Three is all about vector cutting, with advice on setting stroke size, spacing, order of operations and more.

![BasicVectorCut.png](https://blog.fslaser.com/hubfs/Scott%20Blogs/BasicVectorCut.png)

In Chapter Four we discuss advanced techniques for utilizing kerf, designing notches for 3D objects, stacking techniques and cutting uneven surfaces.

![NotchedBuilding.png](https://blog.fslaser.com/hubfs/Scott%20Blogs/NotchedBuilding.png)

Finally, in Chapter Five, we have a brief discussion on designing for particular materials.

![Stained Glass Branded 1-1.jpg](https://blog.fslaser.com/hubfs/Old%20Branded%20Project%20Photos/Stained%20Glass%20Branded%201-1.jpg)

This is the first in an ongoing series of ebooks about laser cutting. If you enjoy *Designing for Laser Cutting: A Technical Ebook for Creatives, *be sure to look for our upcoming ebooks, *Lasering in a Material World *and* Laser Operations. *

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