Edit: I actually made this software rather than found it - didn't want to get the post deleted for advertising (but it's a free tool so hopefully that wont happen). Any feedback would be great

dunno if anyone else has struggled with deepnest - i've never got it to work with text files, but this did it in about a minute

Made these two on clear acrylic. Kept the butterfly simple and got a little carried away with the Halloween one. More work, but I like how it turned out. The colors look really nice with light coming through.

Total noob here approaching with a passion project base on origami cranes. I'm developing a roughly 24-inch-wingspan origami-style aluminum crane sculpture and would appreciate a practical sheet-metal design review before ordering parts.

I live in Costa Rica. My original plan was to order cut and bent parts from SendCutSend or OSH Cut, ship to a US freight forwarder, then assemble here. Replacement parts would mean another international shipment, so I'd like to identify avoidable problems before cutting.

The attached CAD shows the current design candidate. It has not been physically built or tested. The photorealistic image is an AI visualization of the intended appearance, not a photograph of a working prototype. The design was developed with substantial AI assistance; I'm seeking experienced human review rather than treating the computer checks as validation.

CURRENT CONSTRUCTION - Approximately 24-inch (610 mm) wingspan. - 5052-H32 aluminum: 0.063-inch (1.60 mm) wings/body/brackets and 0.125-inch (3.18 mm) internal frame and flat neck/tail. - Two tapered wings, each with a longitudinal crease. The neck and tail currently remain flat silhouettes. - Seven internal frame pieces supporting a faceted body, wings, neck and tail. - Lower body sides have inward bent flanges; a removable belly bolts to clinch nuts. - 33 sheet-metal pieces total, including 18 separate brackets/clips; 44 #6-32 screws. - Visible fasteners are acceptable. I'd prefer to avoid glue and welding for the proposed kit. - A proposed 3/8-inch display rod enters through the underside. Mounting capacity and balance have not been physically validated.

WHAT HAS BEEN CHECKED The digital model has been checked for nominal part/hardware interference and a proposed assembly sequence. Those checks use idealized geometry. Actual bend variation, tolerance accumulation, wrench/driver access, stiffness and physical assembly remain unverified. Fabrication is on hold.

QUESTIONS 1. Is the internal frame justified at this size, or would you use a folded, bolted shell with fewer brackets? What would you simplify first while preserving the silhouette? 2. What are the most likely failure points in manufacturing or assembly: bend accuracy, holes near bends, fastener access, tolerance accumulation, wing flex, or something else? 3. What is the smallest useful physical test before committing to the whole kit: representative joints, one wing/root assembly, or a complete first article? 4. Does anyone know an individual or small shop that accepts a paid review or one-off prototype assembly? A Costa Rica option would be especially helpful; US fabrication/assembly before forwarding is another possibility.

I'm happy to provide dimensioned joint details and the assembly model for a focused review. I'm looking for specific changes and a realistic validation process before spending money on the final parts.

Hexnest.io
All the free nesting programs seem to struggle with complex shapes, so I made one.

As someone who nests every day in my job, I made it to make sense with my workflow, and get a nest as quickly as possible. It then continues to improve in the background.

Any feedback on the tool would be great.

For the mods - I hope this doesn't class as advertising - it's a free tool. Obv if there was commercial demand for a version with pro features in the future i'd take it down that route.

Moving a mazak 3015 soon. First time moving a used fiber layer. Is there anything particular I need to do to move a fiber laser. I am used to the normal support the head, and lock the head and gantry in place. Does a fiber need anything specific done to it, particularly the optics?

EIXO Y da TTS10 Pro não funciona

Estava utilizando o roller e quando parei e fui usar o eixo Y, não está funcionando, apenas faz um barulho quando movo.

Alguém sabe como resolver?? 3 dias de uso!!!!

Recently purchased the epilog fusion pro 60 watt CO2 and all of the settings are way off. For example, It's suggesting to cut 1/8" wood at 100 power and 8 speed when 30-40 speed works great while the 8 speed catches it on fire.

I went into their documentation and it shows that these settings are correct. It suggests only running at 25 speed for the 120w. How did they get these numbers so wrong?

Hola, estamos buscando un marcador para la empresa y queremos informarnos antes de hacer ninguna inversión.

El láser es para un uso industrial. Para marcar piezas de metal.

Tenemos vista la marca de Telesis de la cual nos han hablado muy bien pero queremos tener más información.

¿Alguien ha utilizado los marcadores de Telesis a nivel Industrial y nos puede dar su experiencia y si ha tenido algún problema con ellos?