Files that don't cut clean.
You paid for a "plasma-ready" file. Paths open. Bridges weak. Kerf ignored. You burn plate fixing what someone else broke.
The Node Zero StandardStop fixing bad files.
Stop fixing bad files.
Start cutting.
Premium DXF/SVG files engineered for plasma and laser fabricators.
Cut-simulated, machine-ready, delivered with the specs your torch actually needs.
- 0.18"
- Min Bridge
- 100%
- Closed Paths
- DXF/SVG
- Machine-Ready
- 24/7
- Instant Delivery
Sound familiar?
The designer who ghosts.
You paid the deposit. Friday deadline. Customer waiting. Your designer hasn't replied since Tuesday.
"What amperage do I use?"
The file arrives with no specs. You guess. You re-cut. You bill less than you should because you wasted half a sheet.
This is what running a small fabricator shop actually looks like. Node Zero exists to fix it.
Most shops start here.
Most Chosen
Active Shop — Monthly Retainer
$1,795 / month
For shops running real production volume.
- 20 design briefs per month
- 24-hour first response · priority in queue
- 1 rush (overnight) job included
- Portal access (single login today — multi-seat coming soon)
- Everything in Starter — DXF, SVG, assembly PDF, machine specs on every file
Just got your first machine?
Don't know where to start?
You just spent $3K–$15K on a plasma or laser. You don't know what to cut first. We get it. 15 minutes with a real fabricator. Free.
Book a Free 15-Min CallFor first-time owners only. No sales pitch — straight answers.
Everything your shop needs to keep cutting.
Designs, files, and operations engineered for plasma and laser fabricators.
Store catalog
Ready-to-cut DXF/SVG library. Garage, Frontier, Homestead, Nomad series.
Wall ArtFire PitsSignsGates
Learn More Custom designs
Send a brief, get a cut-simulated, QC'd file. Plasma and laser optimized. One-off or recurring.
One-OffRecurring
Learn More Monthly retainers
Predictable design output for shops with real volume. Three tiers.
StarterActiveProduction
Learn More Bundles
Curated themed collections at bundle pricing. Pay less per design.
Series BundlesFire Pit Sets
Learn More Personalization
Family names, dates, monograms. Text already converted to paths. Cut as you see it.
HomesteadSigns
Learn More Why Node Zero. Better files. Faster. With a platform that works for you.
Six reasons shops switch — and stay.
Faster than designing in-house.
Skip the 8-hour Illustrator session. Production-ready files in hours, not days.
The NODE ZERO Standard.
0.18" minimum bridge. 100% closed paths. Zero crossed lines. Every file passes before it leaves us.
Your design queue in one place.
Briefs, revisions, file versions, machine settings — visible in real time. No DM thread digging.
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Machine-specific metadata.
Amperage, kerf, cut time, recommended speed for your machine. No more guess-and-burn.
PHOTO: File spec sheet / settings card
Simulated and quality-controlled.
We don't cut your files to test them — we run a cut simulation and a quality-control pass so every path, bridge, and kerf is verified to run clean before delivery.
PHOTO: Cut-path simulation / QC overlay on a toolpath preview
Assembly instructions included.
Fire pits, gates, knockdown items ship with step-by-step PDFs. No "guess which slot is A."
Cuts clean on the machines you actually run.
Hypertherm
Lincoln Electric
Plasma CAM
Flashforge
OMTech
Glowforge
Thunder Laser
xTool
Files specified for 40A–125A plasma · CO2 & fiber lasers up to 150W
NODE ZERO × Texas CNC
Need a machine, not just a file? We sell fiber lasers too.
Through our official partnership with Texas CNC LLC — a Veteran-Owned shop in Alvarado, TX — Node Zero resells 18 turnkey fiber laser machines across plate, tube, and welding. The TX Eco entry machine starts at $25,000, stocked and shipping to all 48 contiguous US states.
Every unit ships as a complete turnkey ecosystem — industrial chiller, CypCut CAM software, control PC, screw compressor, onsite training, and a consumables kit — backed by a 2-year parts, 3-year source, and 9-year frame warranty.
- Turnkey Machines
- 18
- TX Eco Entry
- $25K
- US States Shipped
- 48
- Frame Warranty
- 9-YR
Buy through Node Zero and get 10 custom designs, 10 free store downloads, and 1 month of priority design support — included.
Official partner · Texas CNC LLC · Alvarado, TX · Veteran-Owned
From brief to billable cut in 4 steps.
Drop the brief
Messenger, email, or a screenshot. We extract the spec for you.
PHOTO: Messenger message with brief
We design and simulate the cut
Plasma-prep. Paths cleaned. Bridges set. Metadata attached. Cut simulated to verify it runs clean.
PHOTO: Illustrator workspace + cut-path simulation
You approve in the portal
Preview the file before download. Request revisions inside the brief. No back-and-forth chains.
PHOTO: Portal file preview + approve button
You cut. You bill.
DXF + SVG + assembly PDF + machine settings. Walk to the machine, load, cut.
Your design queue. One place.
No more chasing files in Messenger threads.
- Live brief queue with status and ETA per project
- File versions tracked — never lose the latest cut
- Machine settings attached to every delivered file
- Single login today — multi-seat access coming soon
- Revision requests filed inside the brief, not in a chat
- ZIP download with everything you need: DXF, SVG, assembly PDF, specs
PHOTO: Portal mockup — /my-files queue, status & ETA
Pick the tier that matches your queue.
Pause or cancel anytime. No setup fee.
Starter Shop
$895 / mo
For shops with steady but light design needs.
- 10 design briefs per month
- 48-hour first response SLA
- Same-week delivery
- Portal access (single user)
- DXF + SVG + assembly PDF + machine settings on every file
- NODE ZERO Standard QC on every file
- Messenger support, business hours
- Cancel any time
Most Popular
Active Shop
$1,795 / mo
For shops running real production volume.
- 20 design briefs per month
- 24-hour first response SLA
- Priority in queue
- 1 rush (overnight) job included per month
- Portal access (single login today — multi-seat coming soon)
- Everything in Starter
- Direct Messenger line to design team
Production Partner
$2,995 / mo
For shops where design IS production.
- 35 design briefs per month
- 24-hour SLA, Messenger hot line
- 3 rush jobs included per month
- Portal access with your branding (single login today — multi-seat coming soon)
- Everything in Active
- SheetCam g-code setup support
- Monthly performance review with the design lead
Overage: $90 per design brief above your tier's monthly cap (no SLA priority on overage). Carry-over: unused briefs roll over up to 25% to the next month (1 month max). One-off pricing: $45/hour, 2-hour minimum. Studio capacity: we cap our roster at 6 Active and 2 Partner clients at any time. If a tier shows "waitlist," that's why.
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Shops that stopped chasing designers.
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Engineered for the way you actually cut.
- 100%
- NZ Standard Pass Rate
- 0.18"
- Min Bridge Width
- 4
- Machine Types Supported
- 24h
- Brief Response (Active Tier)
Honest questions, honest answers.
What machines do your files support?
All NZ files ship specified for the major plasma (40A–125A) and laser (CO2, fiber up to 150W) machines. Every listing carries the recommended amperage, kerf, and cut time for the most common units. Need confirmation for your exact machine? Ask before you buy.
See CompatibilityDo your files include g-code?
No — we sell production-ready DXF/SVG. Your CAM software (like SheetCam) generates the g-code for your specific machine. Not sure how? We'll help you set up your g-code in SheetCam.
Talk to the TeamCan I personalize a sign with my customer's name?
Yes. If you need a file customized — a name, date, or monogram — add a custom request when you order. There's an additional cost based on the complexity of the personalization.
Start a custom requestDo I get the file, or just a license?
You own the file. Full commercial rights to every delivered file. Use it, resell the cuts, no asterisks. The only restriction: don't re-distribute the source DXF/SVG as your own design library.
Read Full TermsWhat if a file doesn't cut clean?
It will. Every file goes through our quality-control process before it's delivered. If something cuts wrong, just let us know and we'll correct it. The NZ Standard is a promise, not a marketing line.
Read the StandardHow fast do you reply on the retainer?
48 hours on Starter. 24 hours on Active and Partner. Business days. Most replies happen same-day.
See RetainersDo you do one-off custom work?
Yes. Our rate is $45 per design hour with a 2-hour minimum. The retainer pays for itself once you cross ~10 briefs a month — we'll do the math with you before you sign anything.
Start a BriefCan I cancel the retainer?
Any time. No setup fee. No cancellation fee. No minimum commitment. Month-to-month, every tier.
See PricingStop fixing bad files.
Start cutting.
Browse a catalog of cut-simulated, QC'd files. Or talk to the design team — we reply same-day.