Illustrator is a 2 dimensional design software that is used for creating/drawing images. This software can be used to draw designs that can be transferred into a laser and cut out.
Laser engraved key chain design
Step by step process for using laser
1.create object that will be cut in illustrator using red lines to signify cutting through and black to signify engraving (cutting requires .0001 line size)
2.change all images to vector images
3.move the file from illustrator to a flash drive
4.plug the flash drive into the laptop by the computer in the fab lab
5.open illustrator on the laptop and open the file and press print
6.select the laser
7.open ucp
8.press power button in top corner of the computer program as well as turning on exhaust
9.open file in the ucp
10.select your file
10.use the funnel tool and move the laser pointer so that it is on some material
11.move project to the laser
12.click on the other points of the project to make sure it will all fit on the material
13.press print
Font for vinyl cutter
Step by step process for using the vinyl cutter:
1.type text or image in illustrator
2.open file on laptop by the vinyl cutter
3.choose a color of vinyl that you want to use and place it on the roller under the cutter
4.grab the end of the vinyl and bring it up and put it under the rollers
5. move the rollers so they are on the corners of the material, and bring the lever in the back up
6.press print on the computer
7.cut of part of vinyl with text/ image on it
8. put vinyl back
9.peel unwanted vinyl of at an angle and use the dentist pick to help keep the wanted material conected
10.apply adhesive tape to project and cut through the entire width of the tape
11.use a squidgy to press down the tape
12. take of the paper on the back of the vinyl
13. stick adhesive tape with vinyl to a non-porous material