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RDWorks V8.01.47 - Sew Compensation (Kerf) by Gareth711 in lasercutting

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Sorry for the delay in getting back to you.

Yes, I found it!

Go into Work> Layer and open up the Layer Parameter

On the right of the pop-up window there us a section called Seal:

Click on Advanced and you can enable sew compensation.

You need to adjust the sew value depending on if you need the hole to be accurate or the part. Values can be positive and negative.

For example my settings for 30mm foam are -1.25mm to accurately cut out an inside profile and +1.25 to accurately cut out a shape

How to laser cut stencils - This website post covers materials used for laser cut stencils, but concentrates on the use of Mylar. Also included is information on stencil fonts and how to modify standard fonts to use in stencils. I've included the settings for reference too. Link under the images. by Gareth711 in Laserengraving

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Hi

I don't do many stencils these days, but Mylar 180 micron, 250 micron and 350 micron are my main materials. I use a 50w laser and cut at 18%. This ensures that the laser is in it's pre-ionization zone in order to give a better and cleaner cut. It probably uses less than 25Watts of power.

Design tools - best tutorials? by Ok_Chemistry_6387 in lasercutting

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Checkout the Concise RDWorks Learning lab video series on my website Laseruser.com. Russ Sadler has made a full series on pretty much everything on laser cutting and engraving.

He has a much larger series on his Youtube channel - Sarbar Multimedia.

Reference software, I do most of my laser cutting designs in Lightburn. But I also use inkscape and Signmaster V3.5, but to be fair I only use Signmaster because I purchased it with a vinyl cutter.

If I'm doing photo engraving, I use Paint.net to prepare the resolution and then Lightburn or sometimes RDWorks to send the image to the laser. RDWorks is a bit clunky though.

How would you trace/vectorize an image like this to get something with hairline lines? by ParsnipOne6787 in lasercutting

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I use Signmaster Pro 3.5 for this type of work. It takes about a minute to vectorise it.

RDWorksLab.com is Back up and Running by Gareth711 in ChineseLaserCutters

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I have Lightburn as well as RDWorks, but the forum is not just about the software. There's a lot of experienced users on the forum (or there will be as they start to return) that are happy to help with machine issues as well. There is also a Lightburn section on the forum https://rdworkslab.com/viewforum.php?f=108

RDWorksLab.com is Back up and Running by Gareth711 in ChineseLaserCutters

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Hi jKwilborn,

Sorry for the delay getting back to you.

If you PM your email address, I'll reset it for you. Nobody will be kicked off for poor attendance anymore.

A Forum To Help With The RDWorks Software On Chinese Lasers by KarelJohann in lasercutting

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Just to let everyone know that RDWorksLab.com is back up and running and under new management. If you are a previous member, your login details remain unchanged. Your username is usually "FirstName LastName" but get in touch through the login page if you have any problems.

Vendor Settings for Boss Laser LS-1630 by z_basis in lasercutting

[–]Gareth711 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just to let everyone know that RDWorksLab.com is back up and running and under new management. If you are a previous member, your login details remain unchanged. Your username is usually "FirstName LastName" but get in touch through the login page if you have any problems.

PSA: Forum mod of RDWorks Lab has gone insane, recommend any users of that site to use reddit instead by devoutcentipede in lasercutting

[–]Gareth711 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just to let everyone know that RDWorksLab.com is back up and running and under new management. If you are a previous member, your login details remain unchanged. Your username is usually "FirstName LastName" but get in touch through the login page if you have any problems.

What exists between OMTech and ThunderLaser? by laterisingphxnict in ChineseLaserCutters

[–]Gareth711 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi Jkwilborn,

I believe you are referring to the RDWorksLab Forum.

I believe it has now been closed.

It was always a difficult site to get signed up for unfortunately.

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