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MetalFab Essentials: Software & Materials
Learn essential software control and material handling with MetalFab tools
7 Units
42 min
Beginner
Overview
Ready to harness the full potential of your xTool MetalFab system? Whether you’re cutting, welding, cleaning, or combining processes, this course guides you through the software and material essentials that make daily metalworking smoother and more predictable.
You’ll learn how to work confidently with the official software (xTool Creative Space) that controls both the MetalFab Laser Welder and MetalFab CNC Cutter, preparing files and choosing processing parameters for a wide range of metals. Along the way, we’ll walk through practical steps for workspace preparation, importing and arranging designs, and selecting materials — from stainless steel and carbon steel to aluminum and brass — so you understand how settings like gas type, nozzle choice, and power interact with your material and workflow.
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to set up jobs efficiently, anticipate how different metals respond to laser cutting or welding, and use software tools to iterate confidently toward your desired outcome — helping you go from concept to completed metalwork with clarity and control.
What You'll Learn
Understand MetalFab system components and the dual laser + CNC workflow
Perform safe software setup and connect MetalFab with xTool Studio
Prepare and import design files for cutting and welding operations
Configure cutting and welding parameters based on metal type
Select appropriate gas, nozzle, and material settings for optimal processing
Position and secure workpieces for laser and CNC operations
Preview jobs and use framing tools before execution
Avoid common material preparation and parameter mistakes
Curriculum
1
Article·5 min
Materials Supported by xTool MetalFab
2
Article·5 min
How to Cut Metals with xTool MetalFab CNC Cutter
3
Article·5 min
xTool MetalFab CNC Cutter Processing Curve Adjustment Tutorial
4
Article·5 min
xTool-Recommended Materials and Parameters (Complete Version)
5
Article·5 min
Operate xTool MetalFab CNC Cutter with XCS (V2.0) on Your Computer
6
Article·5 min
Welding Parameter Settings
7
Video·12 min
