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title: TruCUT CO2 Laser Software and Machines
source_url: https://am.co.za/laser/trucut
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category: machinery
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  - https://am.co.za/laser/trucut/download
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# TruCUT CO2 Laser Cutting & Engraving

## Software eras

- **Since 2019:** TruCUT **RDWorks** system — see RDWorks training videos (SoftwareTraining / related channels; training site crawl deferred).
- **Pre-2019 legacy:** TruCUT software based on **Leetro LaserCut 5.3 OEM** with AM.CO.ZA customised UI/settings; distributed via Utility Disk; dongle required; backwards-compatible with Leetro LaserCut 5.3 controllers.

## Legacy TruCUT software capabilities (public manual pages)

- Laser cutting, 2D engraving, 3D engraving, perforating, chalk-line/plotting
- Layer management and laser output parameters
- Machine control via USB after proper laser machine driver install
- Download/transfer jobs including Standalone Machine-Oriented Language files (**.MOL**) via USB cable or USB flash workflow
- Transfer config / current design / laser file to machine memory
- Default units: length mm (0.01 mm), speed mm/s, power % of tube wattage (0-100)

## Dongle

USB dongle + dongle driver required to start legacy TruCUT software. Lost dongles must be replaced.

## Related download page

https://am.co.za/laser/trucut/download — operational chapter on downloading/running jobs on the machine.