Frequently asked questions
Per our bending guidelines, please enter bend angle definitions as measured from the outside of the bend. You can think of it as the number of degrees the flange is actually bent from a flat position. When you enter bend definitions before placing an order on our website, you should be able to see a 3D preview of your bent part to confirm the definitions are correct. …
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Our minimum and maximum sizes for parts depends on the material selected. In most metals, we can ship parts up to 44″ x 30″, and even larger with a custom quote. …
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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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Check out our Guidelines page for more information on setting up your files for laser cutting, CNC routing, bending and tapping.

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We have an easy file setup checklist for SolidWorks: File is exported as a DXF; All holes and cutouts are at least 50% material thickness; File is built at a 1:1 scale, preferably in inch units; All objects are on the same layer; All stray points, duplicate lines, empty objects and text areas have been removed; No shapes have open contours; All shapes have been united, combined or merged; All text has been converted to …
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