We are currently unable to produce a part from a 3D file. Make sure to upload a flattened version of your design. For laser cutting, we only accept vector files. We currently accept DXF (Preferred), AI (Adobe Illustrator), EPS, and DWG (more coming soon) in our automatic online quoter. If you design your parts in non-CAD software (Adobe Illustrator), please send us the original (native) ai file. We’ll take care of the conversion on our end. Stuck with only a raster file (JPEG, GIF, PNG)? We have tutorials to help you convert your art to a vector format in Adobe Illustrator and Inkscape. For the fastest turnaround on your order, we recommend designing your parts in a CAD software. Check out the blog for more tips and tutorials.
Our team can help fix small file errors including unexpected entity types and open entities (non-closed polylines) in files. This service can add up to one additional day of lead time to an order.
When converting your drawing be sure to check the final file for accurate conversion. Sometimes a conversion does not work and the file ends up with an invalid structure, no entities or even webpage content. For laser cutting, we only accept vector files. We currently accept DXF (Preferred), AI (Adobe Illustrator), EPS, and DWG (more coming soon) in our automatic online quoter. If you design your parts in non-CAD software (Adobe Illustrator), please send us the original (native) ai file. We’ll take care of the conversion on our end. Stuck with only a raster file (JPEG, GIF, PNG)? We have tutorials to help you convert your art to a vector format in Adobe Illustrator and Inkscape. For the fastest turnaround on your order, we recommend designing your parts in a CAD software. Check out the blog for more tips and tutorials.
While individual files are preferred we do accept some nested files. We can process most nested files as long as they fit within our design parameters. Before you upload a nested file, here are some guidelines to follow to ensure precision and fast production time. If invalid geometry is discovered, that’s okay! We can fix it for you but please allow up to one day of additional lead time.
No CAD File? No Problem! Send your sketch or template to our Design Services team.
We proudly use hardware by PEM
| SKU | FH-M8-12 |
| Thread Size | M8 x 1.25 |
| Hole size in sheet (+0.003/-.0.000) | .315″ |
| Minimum sheet thickness | 0.94″ |
| Maximum sheet thickness | .347″ |
| Fastener material | Steel |
| Minimum distance hole C/L to edge | 0.378″ |
| When determining the distance between two or more fasteners, you can calculate the distance by the formula, C/L to edge + 1/2 the diameter of the second mounting hole. | .535″ |
| Recommended panel material | Steel/Aluminum |
| Coating type | Zinc |
| Length | .472″ |
| Aluminum material ranges (5052, 6061, 7075) | 0.100″-0.250″ |
| Steel material ranges (CRS, HRPO, HR) | 0.104″-0.250″ |
We proudly use hardware by PEM
| SKU | SO-440-8 |
| Thread Size | 4-40 x .250″ |
| Hole size in sheet (+0.003/-.0.000) | .168″ |
| Minimum sheet thickness | 0.040″ |
| Maximum sheet thickness | .125″ |
| Fastener material | Steel |
| Minimum distance hole C/L to edge | 0.230″ |
| When determining the distance between two or more fasteners, you can calculate the distance by the formula, C/L to edge + 1/2 the diameter of the second mounting hole. | .314″ |
| Recommended panel material | Steel/Aluminum |
| Coating type | Zinc |
| Length | .250″ |
| Aluminum material ranges (5052, 6061, 7075) | 0.040″-0.125″ |
| Steel material ranges (CRS, HRPO, HR) | 0.048″-0.119″ |
