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Frequently Asked Questions | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| How do I create an .dxf file? | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| You can use just about any of the popular Comuputer Aided Drafting (CAD) programs,(example AutoCad), to design your piece. After designing you will need to choose export as .dxf file. This will create a fle with the .dxf extention that I can use to fabricate the piece. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Can I send g-code instead of dxf? | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Yes. We can convert your drawings done in g-code to .dxf files. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| What tolerances can I expect on my design? | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| On 12' length +/- .125" but, most other cuts on small parts can expect +/- .030 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| How do I estimate costs? | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| You can either send a dxf file or scan a hand drawing with dimensions attached to your email for your quote. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| How long does it take to get a quote? | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Approximately 1-3 business days (excluding holidays and weekends). | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Is there a cost for price quotes? | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| There are no charges for price quotes. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Is there a sequence I must follow for the layout of my part in my cad program? | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Drawings preferred in dxf format with a 0,0 corner. Also, perimeter of part on seperate layer and drawing not to be scaled up or down (actual size). | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| How long should it take to receive my parts? | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Most parts are ready to ship in 3-4 business days, after quote acceptance. All large orders must have sample part inspected or agreed upon before it is cut. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Is their a volume discount? | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| We give a price break on 50+ pieces (of same part). | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Do you do part tempering? | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| No, we only case harden at our facility at this time. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Are there any metals you can't or won't work? | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| We don't work with most exotic elements. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Will you accept paper drawings and do the conversion to .dxf at you shop? | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Yes, for a small fee- fee based on size and complexity of part. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| What are your accepted methods of payment? | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Check, money order, cash or credit cards (Paypal) | |||||||||||||||||||||||