FAQ Category: File Setup

What are your bend relief requirements?

Our bend relief requirements depend on the material chosen for your part. We provide a relief depth specification for each bendable material thickness to remove the guesswork. Read the full FAQ to learn how to apply it!

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How to order mirrored parts?

Mirrored parts are easy to order at SendCutSend. Learn about operation and material considerations for part mirroring and how to order these types of parts by either using our Duplicate item button or uploading a separate file.

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How to use part preview tools?

You can access the part preview tools by clicking the preview image on any part in your account, or when getting instant pricing. Then, under the preview image of your part, select the Tools option. From there you can directly measure your part or access material specs.

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What are your tolerances?

Find tolerance specifications for each material thickness on each material page in our Material Catalog. We provide cutting, bending, and material thickness tolerances so you can plan accordingly!

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How to use the Parts Builder?

To use our online Parts Builder, we recommend logging into your SendCutSend account first. Then select a template. From there, adjust units, dimensions, and feature placement, add bend lines if needed, and save your part before getting an instant quote!

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Can you send me a DXF of my Parts Builder part?

We’re unable to share DXFs for parts created in our Parts Builder. If you want to modify a part beyond the options available in the Parts Builder, our Design Services team or Design Partners can help! We also have CAD tutorials for free software like QCAD and Inkscape. 

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Can you help with my design?

We provide multiple resources for design help, including our online Parts Builder, Design Services, trusted Design Partners, file setup and export tutorials, material selection tips, file setup FAQs, and service design guidelines!

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Haven’t found what you’re looking for?

Check out our the resources below or contact us at support@sendcutsend.com

Guidelines

Everything you need to know to design for laser-cutting, CNC routing, bending, and tapping.

Tutorials

Everything from software-specific tutorials to material selection tips.

Materials

We have sheet metals, plastics, composites, and wood/boards for every project.

Part Sizes

Min and Max part sizes for all our materials

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