When preparing your files for laser cutting, please work in a software that supports the creation of vector files.
We can generally accept the following formats:
– AutoCad .DWG
– Adobe Illustrator .AI
– Drawing Exchange Format .DXF
It is imperative that there are no image files (ie. jpg or png) embedded within the documents.
If you do have an image file, please ask about our file creation services.
For rotary cutting we require a 3D CAD file in order to complete the works. We accept .STEP and .IGES files.
STEP stands for Standard for the Exchange of Product Data and is also known as ISO 10303. As a common file format used for 3D modelling and printing, these files are an ISO standard exchange format. This means that STEP files can read and save the complete body of a 3D model — not just the basic geometries — which is necessary for high levels of accuracy.
All their 3D model data saves as text that various CAD systems can interpret. STEP files make it easy to create, share and edit 3D models across many different programmes and software in a standardised format.
If you are not able to set this file up yourself, enquire about our file creation services.
The IGES drawing file saves vector image data to transfer 2D and 3D information between different CAD applications. Manufacturers and designers use CAD to help plan, price and specify construction and design projects details.
With this file extension, the IGES file can store different types of information for a blueprint, like wireframes, solid models and circuit diagrams.
IGES stands for Initial Graphics Exchange Specification, a standard that saves information in the ASCII format.
If you are not able to set this file up yourself, enquire about our file creation services.
For folding of laser cut parts, we require a shop drawing showing the required folds.
Shop drawings might also be referred to as technical drawings or fabrication drawings by some. These are the drawings that will guide the production of all the projects built elements
– Front, side and top view of the folded part
– External measurements of folded part
– Angle measurement of each fold
– Isometric view of folded part
Please take the below information into consideration when drawing your parts. If the bend radius differs to this, we can not ensure the accuracy of the final parts.
