Rayforge is a laser job preparation and machine-control application built with GTK4 and libadwaita. It combines drawing and layout tools, toolpath generation, simulation and machine control in a native desktop interface.
Although its early development concentrated on GRBL hardware, Rayforge now works with a much wider range of controllers and G-code dialects. Its workflow covers design import, arranging operations, configuring materials and machines, checking the result and sending the completed job.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Comprehensive 2D canvas with drawing, alignment, transformation, measurement, zoom and pan tools.
- Layer-based workflow lets different cutting and engraving operations be applied to individual parts of a design.
- Supports contour cutting, raster engraving, cross-hatching, shrink wrapping and depth engraving.
- Multi-pass cutting provides configurable step-down for thicker material.
- Animated 3D simulation helps inspect toolpaths before machining.
- Supports rotary work with a true fourth axis or axis-replacement configuration.
- Holding tabs can be positioned manually or generated automatically.
- Includes overscan, kerf compensation, dithering, path smoothing and travel optimisation.
- Works with GRBL, Smoothieware, Marlin, LinuxCNC, Mach4 and configurable G-code dialects.
- Work coordinate systems, machine profiles and device profiles support complex workshop setups.
- Camera integration assists with workpiece positioning, alignment and background tracing.
- Material and recipe libraries help manage machining parameters for different materials and tools.
- Imports SVG, DXF, PDF and common bitmap formats as well as Ruida files.
Website: github.com/barebaric/rayforge
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Developer: Samuel Abels
License: MIT License
Rayforge is written in Python. Learn Python with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
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