Layers color-coded by operation
Cut, score and fold lines are on separate layers. You can turn off the layers you don't cut, for example the yellow BEND layer, which marks the fold positions.
LightBurn
Ready-to-cut files for LightBurn
Prakobd exports SVG and DXF layered by operation (cut, score, fold line). When imported into LightBurn, each layer has its own color, so you can set power and speed right away. The beam width (kerf) is already allowed for in the lines, so parts fit together without compensating again in LightBurn. Great for finger-joint boxes, acrylic boxes, display shelves and POP work.
What do I get?
Kerf already allowed for in the lines
Enter the machine's kerf in the Material step. The lines already come out with the allowance, so set LightBurn to cut exactly on the line and do not compensate again.
Boxes that assemble with a perfect fit
Finger joints, locks and joints are calculated from the thickness you actually measured. Cut a free fit-test set first to find the value that fits your material.
Workflow
- Enter the laser machine settings
Choose the laser machine, then enter the measured material thickness and the machine's kerf in the Material step.
- Design or choose an example
Pick a box, display shelf or sign from the examples, then enter the size
- Import into LightBurn
Download the SVG or DXF, Import it into LightBurn, and set power and speed per layer
- Cut and assemble
Cut layer by layer in order, then assemble following the PDF assembly drawing
Production file cost from real examples
Designing, viewing in 3D and viewing the nesting are free. You pay credits when you download the production file pack (ZIP), which is charged by the number of sheets and parts in the job.
| Example | Sheets | Parts | Credits | ≈ THB (regular pack) | ≈ THB (first big-pack top-up) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| clear acrylic 6-sided box | 1 | 6 | 59 | 118 | 59 |
| POP display shelf, straight, 5 tiers, PVC foam board | 1 | 13 | 64 | 128 | 64 |
Sheets counted against the standard 1220 × 2440 mm sheet · regular pack 1 credit ≈ 2 THB · On your first big-pack top-up, 1 credit ≈ 1 THB · New members get 80 credits to try · Price as of 2 Nov 2026 See all at Pricing and credit packs
Who it's for
- CO2 or diode laser machines using LightBurn
- Sign shops and acrylic box shops that take made-to-size jobs
Frequently asked questions
What does the production file cost for LightBurn?
Design for free. You pay credits when you download the production file pack (ZIP), charged by the number of sheets and parts in the job. Example: clear acrylic 6-sided box 59 credits (≈ 118 THB) · POP display shelf, straight, 5 tiers, PVC foam board 64 credits (≈ 128 THB)
SVG or DXF: which is better in LightBurn?
Both work. SVG is usually easier to open in laser software. Both files are split into layers by operation in the same way and use millimeters.
Do I need to set a kerf offset in LightBurn?
No need to set kerf. It is already allowed for in the lines. If you set it again, parts will come out too small or too loose.
Read more
- Files for RDWorks (Ruida) laser machinesLaser machines with a Ruida controller and the RDWorks program can import layered DXF from Prakobd. Kerf is already allowed for in the lines. Use it for acrylic boxes, finger-joint boxes and signs.
- Design acrylic boxes and cases as laser-cut filesDesign clear acrylic boxes, display cases, donation boxes and model covers online. Enter the real size and thickness to get laser-cut SVG and DXF files with kerf allowed for, fold lines for bent pieces, and a cut list.
- Laser cut files that assemble perfectly, for laser ownersLaser cutter owners can use Prakobd to design finger-joint boxes, acrylic boxes and display cases, and folded corrugated and PP board displays. You get SVG and DXF split into layers, with kerf already allowed for in the lines, ready for LightBurn.
Ready-to-cut files for LightBurn
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