I searched for a design on various open source websites, mainly 3axis.com. 

I downloaded the file in DXF format and also tried downloading other formats and conversion.

Then, I added the design to Laserworks. I changed the dimensions and edited the middle section of the design.

Next, I moved the design closer to the origin. then I started by selecting lines based on the action they represented, then assigned speed and color to each selection.

I chose the following colors to represent each action:

• Cut - Black 

• Scan - Red

• speed cutting - Yellow

I set the cutting action as the last step to ensure it wouldn't affect the design, finally export the file in RLD format.

(The photos show the used power and speed for each action, note that we did a little changes in the lab) .

First I used Thingiverse open to find open source design for astronaut.

After downloading the design as STL file format, I opened it in Cura software , choosed the machine and adjusted size and parameters to fit the target.

For the settings parameters, I consulted the settings provided by the design owner on the website, but I made some edits.

Believing the design needed support, I added 10% support with no adhesion. Additionally, I set the layering  to 2 mm to reduce printing time and have reasonable finish.

checked slicing to see the time and no of grams used.

the final dimensions are : 254.5x 22.9x 56.4 (35% scaling down of the original file.)

Finally, Saved the file in g- code format , with naming convention of the desgin name, needed time and grmas. 

 as a challenge: I kept accidentally changing the scaling while zooming in.

Now, I'm satisfied with the dimensions, although it fits just right. Ideally, I'd prefer a small gap from the maximum size.

In this stage, and after uploading the design on the machine, adding the 3 mm sheet on the machine.

making sure that it is fixed and sit flat .not skewed nor wobbling , then we checked the cutting space on the sheet by using the origin button.it took less than 2 minutes. 

• Don't forget to close the machine door and turn the Ciller on. 

To print the design we took the g-code file, after checking the parameters and edit the speed and heat ,and upload it into the machine.
first thing we unloaded the old filament and added the gray PLA one, started heating the nozzle and bed , the machine did calibration on the bed then the printing process started .

I checked the first layer that it is okay . less than hour and the design was completed and removed it from the plate.