To ensure your product is produced correctly, it's important that the files you provide meet our requirements. This is the only way we can guarantee the quality and accuracy of the final product.

This way, you'll know exactly which specifications are needed to ensure your design is processed smoothly. By following these guidelines, you'll save time and money, prevent production errors, and receive a suitable quote and final product faster. See below for the details for submitting 2D and 3D files:

Submitting 2D file(s)

File formats

• Cutting file: .dxf / .dwg
• Working drawing: .pdf

Always include

• Plate thickness
• Material type(s) / designation
• Quantities per component

General submission specifications for 2D file(s)

• Scale 1:1, units in millimeters
• Clear file name (max. 24 characters, no special characters such as !@#$%^&*())
• Contour lines: closed and without double lines
• Layers:
  • Cutting lines → layer 0, color white
  • Engraving lines → layer 3, color red
• Engraving is only possible on the top side of the plate
• Enter text for engraving with single-line text
• Always draw products with a visible, teardrop, or foil side facing up
  • Grounded Brushed and BA sheet are always covered with foil.
• For ground shet: indicate the direction of grinding.
• Do not include blocks or polylines in the file (always save exploded).
• Corners without a rounding are automatically rounded by the cutting software.
• Draw radii and arc lines as a single piece as possible.
• Minimum hole diameter = sheet thickness (smaller holes are possible upon request).
• Fonts: use standard fonts, or supply a .ttf file upon request.
• Draw hole or contour tolerances in the center of the tolerance range. Indicate a deviation of ±0.2 mm in the dimensions.
• Cuts should be at least 0.5 × plate thickness wide.
• Always supply the blank without setting correction (we will apply this ourselves).

Specific considerations in the cutting file (.dxf / .dwg)

• Only contour lines and any engraving lines.
• No other lines such as center lines, dotted lines, dimension lines, or frames.
• Dimensions in the "Dimensions" layer
• For sheet metal work: always provide a drawing with a 3D model, (side) views, and a flat layout.
• Clearly indicate the visible, teardrop, or foil side in the 3D view.
• Provide tapped holes with a leader indicating the thread type.
• Dimension countersunk holes by outer diameter and/or depth, or by bolt type.
• Clearly indicate all dimensions (internal and external).

Supplying 3D file(s)

File formats

• .stp / .step or other CAD file
• Working drawing: .pdf

Always include

• Plate thickness, tube/section dimensions
• Material type(s) / designation
• Quantities per component

General delivery specifications for 3D file(s)

• Scale 1:1, units in millimeters
• Clear file name (max. 24 characters, no special characters such as !@#$%^&*())
• Contour lines: closed and without double lines
• Supply files per individual component in an unbent state
• Preferably no complete assemblies
  • If an assembly is supplied: always include a PDF with ballooning

Specific points of interest for the working drawing (PDF)

• Specification of the position of the weld seam
• Cutting method: XY or 3D
• Curving frame(s)
• Draw stud and/or countersunk end holes on the core diameter
• Engravings Drawing as recessed surfaces
• Other important matters and points of attention

Revisions

• For a revision, use a new file name or clearly indicate this on the accompanying PDF.
• We maintain a database; if a file name matches a previous project, we will use the files from our archive by default.

Important

• We cannot provide a quote based on unclear, incomplete, or poorly legible sketches.
• If the file is immediately suitable for production, we will process it at no extra cost.
• If we need to substantially modify or rebuild the drawing, we usually charge a fee for this (included in the quote).
• We only create extensive CAD drawings and/or re-engineering as part of a paid assignment, in which we also perform the necessary editing.