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CNC Design Guides & Tutorials
Practical guides for CNC routing, laser cutting, and AI-powered SVG design — written by the ShapeShift team.
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CNC SVG Design for Beginners: From Idea to Cut File in Minutes
Everything you need to know to create your first CNC-ready SVG — including common mistakes that ruin cut files and how to avoid them.
8 min read
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Shapeoko File Prep: The Complete G-code Checklist
Machine-specific settings, feed rates, bit diameters, and the exact export workflow to go from a ShapeShift design to a successful Shapeoko cut.
10 min read
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Laser Engraving Power & Speed Settings: A Practical Reference
Material-by-material power and speed tables for CO2 and diode lasers, plus how to use ShapeShift's photo engrave mode for halftone and scanline work.
12 min read