Digital Fabrication Lab

File Preparation

In order to use any of the machines in the DFL you will need a file. The staff will often reference a "good file." A good file is one which meets the requirements of the machine necessary to convey the information from your file effectively. With Digital Fabrication Equipment, files are either right or wrong, there is not a lot of leeway. It is very important that you follow the instructions provided in these documents carefully. 

 

File Preparation for the Epilog Laser Cutter

 

Epilog Laser: File Checklist

 

C180: File Checklist

 

Vinyl Cutter: File Preparation

 

Large format Printer: File preparation 

 

CNC router: File preparation