The Fabricator · 5 minute guide
The Fabricator: Getting Started
Turn any shape into laser-ready engraving art: load a surface, paint where the art goes, fire an AI engine, and export a clean 1-bit file — no cleanup.
What this tutorial covers
- Complete LOAD → PAINT → FIRE → EXPORT walkthrough for AI laser engraving.
- How to Fill Outline on any part and keep bolt holes and cut-outs open.
- Choosing between the Spark, Forge, and Ultra engines, including when to use the premium Gemini pass and when to turn on Forge or Ultra Multi-Panel.
- Exporting laser-ready 1-bit art, vectors, 8K masters, and depth maps.
Validate the workflow on your machine
Treat the finished file as a controlled starting point, not a universal machine recipe. Confirm the artwork dimensions after import, verify focus and lens selection, and run a small test on scrap from the same material batch before committing the production piece. Change one variable at a time when tuning speed, power, frequency, line interval, or pass count. Record the machine, source wattage, lens, material finish, focus method, and final settings with the saved job. That short production note makes the result repeatable for the next operator and prevents a strong screen preview from being mistaken for a proven burn.