How to 'flatten' a 3d Model so it can be laser cut?

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#1

Hi.

I am wondering if there is a way for Blender to take a curved 3D model (half a cone for e.g.) and flatten it so that it can be laser cut and then bent back into the shape of the original digital cone? Thanks in advance.

#2

find the paper addon

see if you can find latest version here

happy bl