Living Hinge Generator

Set your bend geometry, tune the cut pattern, preview it instantly, and export SVG or DXF for laser cutting.

Geometry

Define the finished bend area.

Units

Bend angle ° Inside radius mm

Hinge height mm Material thickness mm Laser kerf mm

Choose the cut style and spacing.

Straight Diamond Cross Wave

Cut length mm Cut spacing mm Bridge width mm Edge margin mm

Live preview

34 × 100 mm

Hinge width 33.77 mm

Cut paths 0

Segments 0

Pattern Straight

Workflow

Enter angle, inside radius, height, material thickness and laser kerf.

Select a pattern and adjust cut length, spacing, bridges and edge margin.

Download SVG or DXF and bring the geometry into your laser-cutting workflow.

Target Bend Mode

The generator sizes the flexible zone from the centerline arc length of the requested bend.

center radius = inside radius + thickness / 2 hinge width = center radius × angle (radians)