No CAD? Try SendCutSend Design Services

Need a custom part, but don’t have CAD? Our team can help. We’ll create your file and send you a cart for purchase.

Two services to choose from starting at $49:

  • Convert sketch to CAD
  • Convert physical template to CAD

From sketch or template to your doorstep in a matter of days

Send us a sketch or physical templates to convert

Upload a high res photo of your sketch on graph paper, or send us a photo of your template to be converted. 

Our team will review your request

If your drawing or template request meets our requirements, we’ll send you a payment link to initiate the conversion. Pricing starts at $49. Revisions will be handled directly via email.

We’ll prepare your file and send you a link for purchase

Your part will be ready to buy in one easy click. Once you purchase, you’ll receive a tracking link to follow your order from production to your doorstep.

Upload your drawing or template photo for our team to review

Our design services are better suited for some parts than others

Singular, fully defined, and planned parts

Precise, intact templates

Separate pieces of a full assembly

Text, signage, or decor-based ideas

Complex and/or dilapidated templates

Full assemblies

Help us help you

We’ve provided tools and guidelines to make our services as smooth as possible. Click the links below for useful tips, tricks, and downloads.

Graph Paper

We prefer drawings be provided on graph paper. Don’t worry, if you don’t have any on hand, you can download it here.

Do’s and Don’ts

Refer to our quick list of our requirements and limitations to get your first design service order started.

Full Design Guidelines

We’ve provided a comprehensive guide with examples so you can start your first design with all the knowledge.

Material Recommendations

Not sure what material best suits your idea? Don’t worry, we’ve compiled a list of the best materials for various use cases.

Before you begin...

Before you begin, here are some quick dos and don’ts. If your design meets these requirements you may send us your files and information.

If your idea does not meet these requirements you can check out our list of Design Partners to find someone that can assist you

Do:

Don't:

Frequently Asked Questions

We’d be happy to help you with material selection!  We’ll ask questions about the project and assist you in selecting a material for your project. Please note, we do not offer any engineering services or guidance related to strength, longevity or safety.

No. When the design process is complete, we’ll send you a link that will allow you to add the part to your SendCutSend parts library, but direct CAD downloads are not available.

Yes! Your design, concept, and IP are still yours, and you are free to use the file we create as you please for personal or commercial use.  The CAD file that is created is retained by SendCutSend, and available for your exclusive use.

No. We focus on industrial parts, and as such, we do not offer any text design work.

Absolutely! We’d be happy to help you create a part with bends!  We’ll need to know your desired outside dimensions, bend angle, and bend direction in order to get started.

Upload your drawing or template photo for our team to review

SendCutSend Design Partners

If your idea isn’t a good fit for our Design Services, we have list of Design Partners that you can browse to find someone that can help.

Our Design Partners are versed in our requirements and limitations, and have been approved by our team. We assure you’ll be in good hands.

Cutting and Service Guidelines

Check out our list of design guidelines for all our services and operations to ensure your ideas meet our requirements.

We proudly use hardware by PEM

Flush stud, M8 x 1.25, .472" Zinc plus Clear Chromate

Aluminum: 5052, 6061, 7075 Steel: Mild

SKUFH-M8-12
Thread SizeM8 x 1.25
Hole size in sheet (+0.003/-.0.000).315″
Minimum sheet thickness0.094″
Maximum sheet thickness.347″
Fastener materialSteel
Minimum distance hole C/L to edge0.378″
Minimum distance between two of the same hardware.567″
Recommended panel materialSteel/Aluminum
Coating typeZinc
Length.472″
Aluminum material ranges (5052, 6061, 7075)0.100″-0.250″
Steel material ranges (CRS, HRPO, HR)0.104″-0.250″

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We proudly use hardware by PEM

Flush Standoff, 4-40, .250" Zinc plus Clear Chromate

Aluminum: 5052, 6061, 7075 Steel: Mild, G30

SKUSO-440-8
Thread Size4-40 x .250″
Hole size in sheet (+0.003/-.0.000).168″
Minimum sheet thickness0.040″
Maximum sheet thickness.125″
Fastener materialSteel
Minimum distance hole C/L to edge0.230″
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..345″
Recommended panel materialSteel/Aluminum
Coating typeZinc
Length.250″
Aluminum material ranges (5052, 6061, 7075)0.040″-0.125″
Steel material ranges (CRS, HRPO, HR)0.048″-0.119″

We proudly use hardware by PEM

Flush Standoff, 4-40, .250" Passivated

Stainless Steel: 304, 316

SKUSO4-440-8
Thread Size440
Hole size in sheet (+0.003/-.0.000).166″
Minimum sheet thickness0.04″
Maximum sheet thickness.125″
Fastener material400 Stainless Steel
Minimum distance hole C/L to edge0.230″
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. Example shown with x2 of the same hardware..313″
Recommended panel materialStainless Steel
Coating typePassivated
Length.250″
304 Stainless Steel material ranges0.048″-0.125″
316 Stainless Steel material ranges0.060″-0.125″