What are the basic steps to cut foam shadow tool organizers with a laser?

1. Open a new document to create a template to match your tools.
2. Scan your objects and, utilizing either the Bezier tool (CorelDRAW) or the Pen tool (Illustrator), place nodes and adjust the path around the image to define the outline of the tool.
3. Adjust print setting and send the job to the laser.
4. Use the following settings: Speed: 18 percent; Power: 100 percent; Frequency: 500. Place the foam sheet in the laser, set the focus, and press go.

Tip: By utilizing the vector template and placing your tools in their designated spots, you can also use the foam as a jig to perfectly mark or serialize your tools. Be sure to use CerMark if marking with a CO2 laser, or use a fiber laser to mark bare metals. 

-Amy Dallman, Epilog Laser