QCAD
Free, easy 2D CAD for drawing parts and brackets. Exports clean DXF files that are ready to cut.
Used onSTARTCOREPROLaser
Visit site →Design Lab
Design it. Cut it.
Everything you need to go from idea to cut part: the design software we recommend, the controller software that runs your GFHQ machine, and ready-to-cut DXF and SVG files.
Software by machine
What runs your machine
STARTBolt-together plasma kits
Controller
Design
- QCAD
- Inkscape
Simple, free design tools and easy plasma control. A great place to start.
CORE & PROPlasma tables
Controller
Design
- QCAD
- Inkscape
- Fusion 360
The professional plasma controller plus Fusion 360 for full part design.
Fiber LasersAll laser tables & tube lasers (CORE & PRO)
Controller
Design
- Fusion 360 ★ Highly recommended
- QCAD
- Inkscape
We highly recommend Fusion 360 at this level, especially for 3D design and tube work.
Design Software
CAD and design programs for drawing parts, signs and art, then exporting clean DXF or SVG files for cutting.
Inkscape
Free vector design software for signs, logos and art. Draw or trace images and export SVG or DXF.
Used onSTARTCOREPROLaser
Visit site →Fusion 360
3D and 2D CAD/CAM from Autodesk for full part design, assemblies and sheet metal. Highly recommended for lasers and 3D design.
Used onCOREPROLaser ★
Visit site →Controller Software
The software that runs your table: load toolpaths, set up cuts and control your GFHQ machine.
MyPlasm CNC
Simple plasma table control. Load your file, set your cut and go, no G-code knowledge needed.
Used onSTART
Visit site →MyPlasm PRO
The professional version of MyPlasm: faster Ethernet controller with advanced tools like macros, shape generation and cost calculation.
Used onCOREPRO
Visit site →RayTools
Control system for fiber laser cutting. Runs the laser, cutting head and motion on every GFHQ laser table and tube laser.
Used onAll lasers
Visit site →File Sharing: DXF & SVG
Ready-to-cut DXF files from the GFHQ shop are coming soon. Download them, load them into your software and start cutting.
Have a design to share with the GFHQ community? Email it to info@garagefabhq.com.