Frequently asked questions

The biggest thing to keep in mind if you want to powder coat your parts is the added thickness of the powder. Powder coating can add anywhere from .007”-.010” to the surface of your part, so design all clearances with the added width in mind. The best materials for powder coating are Aluminum 5052 and […]

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When exporting a design file from TurboCAD, the program often creates duplicate and intersecting paths that our lasers cannot process. This happens sometimes when a 2D flat pattern is exported from a 3D design. For this reason, you may want to consider trying one of the free software programs we recommend instead. However we do have […]

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You may attach a PO to your order before checkout, but all order information must be added to your order through the cart-building process. We do not check Purchase Orders for additional services or details that are not included in your cart. …
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Bending polycarbonate comes with a different set of considerations than forming sheet metal. Learn about design requirements for plastic bending to ensure your parts are processed successfully! …
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Create and export your design using Inkscape if you need a free design program that works well for decorative parts! Inkscape makes our list of recommended illustration software. If you decide to try Inkscape, it is free to download here. Be sure to export your design as an EPS format file: Exporting a Design as […]

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