Laser Cutting & Vinyl Plotter Maker Hub
Calculators and vector utilities for laser beam kerf, vinyl cutting layers, and tumbler wraps.
Included In-Browser Utilities (6)
No Install RequiredLaser & Vinyl Cutter Kerf Offset & Path Welder (SVG)
Compensates for laser beam width (kerf) by expanding outside profiles and shrinking inner holes so interlocking joints and gears fit tightly. Auto-welds broken bezier nodes.
Cricut & Silhouette Multi-Color Vinyl Layer SVG Separator
Separate multi-colored sticker graphics and artwork into individual single-color SVG cut layers with corner alignment registration crosshairs for Cricut and Silhouette vinyl cutting.
Sublimation Mug & Tumbler Tapered Cone Wrap Distorter
Converts rectangular sublimation artwork into the exact curved fan arc required for tapered 20oz/30oz tumblers. Eliminates diagonal tilting, wrinkled seams, and warped graphics on conical drinkware.
Sticker Puffy White Border & Die-Cut Maker
Add a smooth, puffy white contour outline around transparent PNG illustrations for Cricut, Silhouette, and Etsy die-cut vinyl stickers.
Bluebeam-Style PDF Vector Measurement Calibrator
Calibrate scale on architectural blueprints and floorplans without Bluebeam Revu software. Measure linear wall lengths and room square footage interactively.
True Vectorizer: Blurry PNG to Scalable SVG Paths
Convert blurry, pixelated logos and artwork into authentic scalable vector SVG files with real mathematical paths for printing and embroidery.
Laser Beam Kerf and Vinyl Plotter Alignment Guide
Laser cutting removes a small width of material as the beam vaporizes the substrate (typically 0.08mm to 0.20mm depending on lens focus and material thickness). Interlocking finger joints or press-fit acrylic boxes require offsetting paths to ensure tight mechanical fits.
Kerf compensation expands outer boundary paths by half the kerf width while contracting interior hole dimensions, allowing cut parts to assemble without loose play.
For vinyl plotters and craft cutters, vector paths with small gaps can cause cutting blades to lift and snag vinyl material. Path inspection identifies and joins disconnected endpoints into continuous vector loops.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can you determine the exact kerf width of a laser cutter?▼
Cut a rectangular block divided into 10 equal parallel strips. Push all 10 cut strips tightly together against one edge and measure the remaining space with digital calipers. Divide that total gap by the 10 cut lines to find the average kerf per cut.
Why do disconnected vector paths cause issues in LightBurn or vinyl plotters?▼
If a vector shape consists of unjoined segments rather than a continuous closed path, the machine controller treats each segment as an individual cut, causing unnecessary head movements and burning corners.