Free Mandala DXF for Laser and Plasma
Design a mandala and download a DXF at real size, in inches or millimeters, with closed cut-ready outlines. Built by a metal fabrication studio.
Every stroke repeats around the center.
Tip: draw with a mouse, finger or stylus. Use Shapes to add rings of petals, dots and scallops, and Surprise me for a fresh design.
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Templates and Surprise me replace the current design. Undo brings it back.
Each ring repeats a shape around the circle. Tap a layer to change its size, distance, twist and fill.
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How to make a mandala DXF
- Design it. Draw in the maker above, or start from a template. Straight shapes like spikes and diamonds cut cleanest.
- Pick a style. In Download, choose Cut-ready outlines, Stencil or Centerlines.
- Set size and thickness. Enter the finished width and a line thickness your material can hold.
- Download and check. The maker tells you how many separate pieces the design cuts into, so you can fix loose shapes before you cut.
Line thickness by machine
| Machine and material | Starting line thickness |
|---|---|
| Plasma, 16 to 14 gauge steel | 0.08 to 0.125 in (2 to 3 mm) or more |
| Laser, 3 mm plywood or acrylic | 0.06 to 0.08 in (1.5 to 2 mm) |
| CNC router | Wider than your bit diameter |
These are starting points. A common plasma rule of thumb is to keep lines and bridges at least as wide as the material is thick. Always test on scrap.
Before you cut
- Kerf. Draw at finished size and let your CAM software apply the kerf offset.
- Loose pieces. Anything that doesn't touch another line drops out. Overlap shapes or add rings to tie them in.
- Heat. Dense designs on thin sheet can warp. Spread the cut order around the part.
Read the full guide: How to laser or plasma cut a mandala.
Questions
Which DXF style should I use?
Cut-ready outlines keep your lines as solid material, for filigree pieces and wall art. Stencil cuts the design out of a solid disc, for panels and lantern sides. Centerlines are single lines for engraving, scoring or pen plotters.
What units does the DXF use?
Inches or millimeters, whichever you choose. The design is scaled so its outside edge is exactly the width you enter, and the file header records the units.
Will it open in my software?
The DXF uses simple closed polylines, which LightBurn, Fusion, Inkscape, SheetCAM and most other CAD and CAM programs read.