Materials, machines and terminology
A reference for the terms you will see in the project guides. For step-by-step instructions, return to the Learning Center.
Laser cutting and engraving basics
How a laser cuts and engraves, which machine does what, the materials it handles and the terms you will meet in every guide.
Vinyl cutting basics
Blade cutters like Cricut and Silhouette: which vinyl to buy, how weeding and transfer tape work, and the files they need.
CNC basics
Routers and carving machines: bits, materials, toolpaths and the files a CNC needs from a MyLaserTools design.
3D printing basics
FDM and resin printers, filament choices, slicing, and how STL and 3MF files from MyLaserTools turn into printed parts.
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