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Laser cut boxes are a great project for a maker who has mastered the basics of laser of cutting and engraving and wants to create something more complicated. Boxes continue to be useful and practical projects for all levels of makers. While it is not difficult to design a simple box using a CAD software package or even a design software package such as Adobe Illustrator, the task can quickly become time-consuming when you start adding finger joints, hinged tops, internal dividers, or other features. Boxes are a great example of a project where online generators come in very handy. These resources allow you to quickly get the basic box you need then customize the box with additional features or engravings. | Laser cut boxes are a great project for a maker who has mastered the basics of laser of cutting and engraving and wants to create something more complicated. Boxes continue to be useful and practical projects for all levels of makers. While it is not difficult to design a simple box using a CAD software package or even a design software package such as Adobe Illustrator, the task can quickly become time-consuming when you start adding finger joints, hinged tops, internal dividers, or other features. Boxes are a great example of a project where online generators come in very handy. These resources allow you to quickly get the basic box you need then customize the box with additional features or engravings. | ||
===https://en.makercase.com/=== | ===[https://en.makercase.com/ makercase]=== | ||
MakerCase is a web-based application for designing boxes or project cases for laser cutters and CNC routers. | MakerCase is a web-based application for designing boxes or project cases for laser cutters and CNC routers. | ||
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When the box design is complete, the MakerCase flattens the three-dimensional model into blueprint and generates an SVG or DXF file that can be sent directly to a laser cutter or CNC router. For cutting, MakerCase can compensate for the kerf or laser beam width or add dogbone fillets on inside corners for CNC routing. | When the box design is complete, the MakerCase flattens the three-dimensional model into blueprint and generates an SVG or DXF file that can be sent directly to a laser cutter or CNC router. For cutting, MakerCase can compensate for the kerf or laser beam width or add dogbone fillets on inside corners for CNC routing. | ||
===https://boxes.py=== | ===[https://www.festi.info/boxes.py/ boxes.py]=== | ||
Boxes.py is an open-source box generator with a very robust library of box designs many of which have lids, live hinges, internal dividers, and other features. | Boxes.py is an open-source box generator with a very robust library of box designs many of which have lids, live hinges, internal dividers, and other features. | ||
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===https://florianfesti.github.io/boxes/html/generators.html#id13=== | ===https://florianfesti.github.io/boxes/html/generators.html#id13=== | ||
===https://makeabox.io/=== | ===[https://makeabox.io/ Make A Box]=== | ||
Nice simple box making site | |||
Download File Type: PDF | |||
===http://jeromeleary.com/laser/=== | ===http://jeromeleary.com/laser/=== | ||
A box design site with a few interesting options, including adding dividers, adding rails to hold internal shelves, making frames, cutting truss-like features into panels, and adding a sloped end. | |||
Download File Type: DXF | |||
===http://boxdesigner.frag-den-spatz.de/ (un:gcrago pw:fieldfalls)=== | ===http://boxdesigner.frag-den-spatz.de/ (un:gcrago pw:fieldfalls)=== | ||
==Other, Non-Box Design Sites | |||
===paper craft=== | ===paper craft=== | ||
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http://www.templatemaker. | http://www.templatemaker. | ||
==Articles about Box Maker Programs== | |||
https://www.instructables.com/id/The-Ultimate-Guide-to-Laser-cut-Box-Generators/ | https://www.instructables.com/id/The-Ultimate-Guide-to-Laser-cut-Box-Generators/ | ||
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Laser cut boxes are a great project for a maker who has mastered the basics of laser of cutting and engraving and wants to create something more complicated. Boxes continue to be useful and practical projects for all levels of makers. While it is not difficult to design a simple box using a CAD software package or even a design software package such as Adobe Illustrator, the task can quickly become time-consuming when you start adding finger joints, hinged tops, internal dividers, or other features. Boxes are a great example of a project where online generators come in very handy. These resources allow you to quickly get the basic box you need then customize the box with additional features or engravings.
makercase
MakerCase is a web-based application for designing boxes or project cases for laser cutters and CNC routers.
MakerCase runs in a web browser and automatically generates a blueprint for cutting based on user specifications. The user enters the desired box dimensions and material thickness, and MakerCase automatically generates a three-dimensional model of the box that can be freely rotated.
MakerCase lets users create boxes with flat edges or interlocking edges using finger joints. MakerCase can also generate open and closed boxes.
When the box design is complete, the MakerCase flattens the three-dimensional model into blueprint and generates an SVG or DXF file that can be sent directly to a laser cutter or CNC router. For cutting, MakerCase can compensate for the kerf or laser beam width or add dogbone fillets on inside corners for CNC routing.
boxes.py
Boxes.py is an open-source box generator with a very robust library of box designs many of which have lids, live hinges, internal dividers, and other features.
Boxes․py is free software licensed under GPL v3+. There is also an Inkscape plug-in for Boxes.py and you can use Python code to create your own generators.
Download File Type: AI, DXF, GCODE, PDF, PLT, PS, or SVG
https://florianfesti.github.io/boxes/html/generators.html#id13
Make A Box
Nice simple box making site
Download File Type: PDF
http://jeromeleary.com/laser/
A box design site with a few interesting options, including adding dividers, adding rails to hold internal shelves, making frames, cutting truss-like features into panels, and adding a sloped end.
Download File Type: DXF
http://boxdesigner.frag-den-spatz.de/ (un:gcrago pw:fieldfalls)
==Other, Non-Box Design Sites
paper craft
Articles about Box Maker Programs
https://www.instructables.com/id/The-Ultimate-Guide-to-Laser-cut-Box-Generators/