Here are our top picks for controlling laser engravers: 1.
This process is the same when engraving, but rather than cutting via lines, faster speeds and sometimes lower power is used to create gradient, shading, and other design styles. It translates your CAD design into code for your laser cutter, so it knows exactly where to cut and engrave. Laser control software instructs your machine. The main factors to consider are obviously price, but also think about compatibility with your operating system (for example, LaserGRBL doesn’t work with MacOS), compatible file formats (beyond SVG, do they support AI, PDF, DXF), and the features you need (for example, built-in air assist or rotary attachment support).
