: Automatically offsets paths outward or inward based on the physical size of your router bit or laser kerf. eCut for Adobe Illustrator CC - Main

Turbocharge Your Sign & CNC Workflow: A Guide to eCut for Adobe Illustrator

High-efficiency nesting tools save money on vinyl, wood, or metal materials.

Go to ECUT > Settings . Select your machine brand (e.g., Roland GS-24). Set your blade offset, cutting force, and speed. (These settings are critical; too much force cuts the backing paper; too little doesn't cut the vinyl).

Developed as an extension for print-and-cut shops, sign makers, and fabricators, eCut supplements Illustrator's creative suite with highly technical toolsets. It is structured into targeted feature sets (or "Packs") that address specific production bottlenecks, from material waste to machine time optimization. The plugin natively supports modern versions up to on Windows platforms, with specialized standalone applications available for macOS. Key Feature Packs and Tools 1. The Nesting Pack (Material Optimization)

is a specialized extension designed to optimize artwork for CNC machines, vinyl cutters, and plotters directly within the Illustrator workspace. Primarily used by signmakers and digital fabricators, it automates tedious prepress tasks that would otherwise require manual path manipulation or expensive third-party nesting software. Core Features

Supports cutting via COM ports (using eCom.exe ) or directly via system drivers.