Rayforge
Unleash Your Creative Blueprint
Precision laser cutting and engraving for limitless creations. Completely free and open source.
Bring Your Creations to Life in 3D
Seamlessly transition from 2D designs to 3D toolpaths. Rayforge generates G-code for both 2-axis and 3-axis laser cutters and engravers, bridging the gap between flat designs and physical objects.
Compatible with:
- Grbl
- Smoothieware
Advanced Path Optimization
Save time and material with intelligent pathfinding algorithms and auto-layout functionality. Rayforge automatically optimizes the cutting order to minimize travel time and material waste, ensuring efficient and cost-effective production.
- Don't waste time when cutting and engraving
- Save material with automatic layout and nesting for large projects
Powerful Built-in Simulator
Validate your G-code and simulate the cutting process before you start. Our built-in simulator helps you catch potential issues early, saving you time and materials.
- G-code preview
- Visual simulation of cutting paths
- Live 2D preview of all operations while you edit
Material and Workflow Management
Streamline your laser cutting workflow with comprehensive material, stock, and recipe management tools designed to improve consistency and efficiency in your projects.
- Organize materials by type and properties with custom libraries
- Define physical stock dimensions and optimize material usage
- Create reusable recipes for consistent results across similar materials
- Auto-layout designs within stock boundaries to maximize efficiency
- Smart recipe matching based on material, thickness, and machine type