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Frequently asked questions

Will nickel plating hold up to polishing or sanding?

Our nickel plating is quite thin (adding approximately ~0.0002″ per side), so you will need to be careful to avoid wearing through the finish. A small amount of light polishing may be doable but any more aggressive treatment like sanding could penetrate through to the underlying material. …

What file type/format can I send you?

To receive an instant pricing, we accept two-dimensional vector based Adobe Illustrator (.ai), .eps, .dwg, and .dxf format files. For 3D files, we accept .step and .stp format files. We do not accept .STL mesh-based files, raster files, or photographs. Adobe Illustrator .ai CorelDraw .eps SolidWorks .dxf, .step, .stp Fusion .dxf, .step, .stp Inkscape .eps […]

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Do you offer welding?

At this time we do not offer welding at SendCutSend. However, we do offer tapping, countersinking, and hardware installation to help bring your parts together! We also have guidance on designing for tab and slots along with other methods of joining parts. …

How can I design a part file on an iPad?

If an iPad is your only option available, Shapr3D is preferred by iPad users and we have DXF export advice available for that program. You can also try our free online Parts Builder! …

How to export from Adobe Illustrator?

If you want to know how to export a design from Adobe Illustrator, it’s easy! Illustrator is an industry standard vector graphics program that we highly recommend for decorative projects. While Illustrator isn’t free, the software comes with a powerful toolset and may merge seamlessly into your workflow if you’re already an Adobe user. The […]

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