
Color of the outline must be pure black (R = 0, G = 0, B = 0). Raster cutting doesn’t cut through the material completely but only carves out the surface of the material. Vector cutting means cutting through the material completely to create a separate part from the material. There are two types of processes that the laser cutter can do: You can use the right panel: Appearance to edit your shapes and do designs. īe sure you choose a “real-world” unit of measurement, in this case, inches. Once logged in inside Gravit Designer, select the new design and create a document at the exact same size of our laser cutter: width 24 inches x height 18 inches. Log in into your account or register a new one using your email. We would recommend downloading for a more fluid and stable experience. You can use Gravit on your online in your browser or you can download the software on your computer. You can use Gravit to easily and intuitively create 2D vector drawings for the laser cutter. On your browser go to Gravit Designer and click on “Get Started”. You can use it online or you can download and instal the desktop version.\
This is a software easy to use and intuitive when you are a beginner. Gravit Designer is a free full-featured vector graphic design app that works on ALL platforms. How to design and make a Gravit file for laser cutting. Student MUST be present during the whole cutting process, students are responsible for their own work. Cardboard is required for initial prototyping.ĥ. IMA will provide material to class projects with project supervisor/professor’s permission.
Make an appointment using the Fabrication Lab booking calendar.Ĥ. General procedure for students’ laser cut project:Ģ.
Instead, they need to make an appointment with IMA fellows or digital fabrication manager. Students are NOT allowed to use the laser cutter un-supervised due to safety concerns. In this tutorial, students will learn how to design and make a Gravit file for the IMA laser cutter.