MIDILLI SVG Generator for Laser Engraving Machines

Description

MIDILLI SVG Generator is a free and versatile command-line tool for creating SVG files to prepare box-shaped parts. It supports circular drill holes, rectangular cutouts, and precise dimensions in metric units. The generated SVG files are compatible with laser cutters and engravers, ensuring seamless design preparation.

Derived from the in-house MIDILLI Tech Automation Suite, this tool is a simplified yet robust solution.

It is offered free for non-commercial use. You can find the full license details here.

User Manual can be found here.

Check version history here.

Features

• Box Creation:
  • Generate rectangular shapes with up to six sides to form a complete box structures.
  • Option to omit any side during box design.
  • Option to use the sizing for the inner volume or the outer volume.
• Customizable Cutouts:
  • Create holes or rectangular cutouts (also called components) on specific sides of the box with precise locations.
  • Create screw holes on top or bottom^* side with the given screw diameter.
• Component Rotation:
  • Rotate components to any specified angle.
• Text Customization:
  • Add text to components with customizable font sizes.
  • Text alignment follows the rotation of the component.
  • Maintain visual margins between text and component edges.
• Recess Support:
  • Create flush surfaces with custom dimensions that prevent movement of e.g., button caps and improve functionality.
  • Create recesses for screw heads^*.
• Separate Output Files for each Layer:
  • Generate distinct files for outlines, components, text, screws, and recesses for different purposes, such as engraving and cutting with different settings.
• Vectorization:
  • Convert SVGs into vectorized format using Inkscape (needs the free and open-source Inkspace installed separately).
• Material Thickness:
  • Adjust material thickness for accurate cuts and fits.
• Box Sizing:
  • Automatically adjust box sizes for inner or outer edges, depending on user preference.

_{* Using recess for screws on bottom side requires manual flipping of the surface.}