Sending Files
File Formats for CNC Routing: Please go to 'Contact Us' page to upload your files.
Artwork:
We do advise sending us actual vector CAD files to speed up the process and to save you extra costs but if you have a basic sketch or drawing and you simply do not have access to CAD software, we can carry out all artwork in house.
We can usually convert PDF, ( .ai and .eps ) file formats into a suitable CAD format for us to use and this service will be charged per hour until finalised, (please see our terms and conditions for basic pricing)
Acceptable formats are: VECTOR FILES ONLY
Adobe Illustrator (.ai or .eps - must be CS4 or lower)
AutoCad (.dxf or .dwg are preferable for all vector cutting applications.)
- All text must be converted to curves/paths
- All outlines must be converted to objects/paths
- All objects/paths must be combined and not grouped
- All geometry must be of a professional quality with a reasonable amount of nodes (control points) A vector format file containing embedded bitmaps is not a true vector artwork and therefore cannot be used
- White geometry cannot be used as a mask to hide any parts of the design
- Overlapping geometries must be joined to form one path/box (i.e. a rebate in a panel to overlap the edge to clear tool radius's)
There will be no artwork charges for use of (.dxf or .dwg ) file formats and if the above guidelines can't be met then art charges will be incurred, CNC-IT T&C's will apply.
If all else fails and the job is fairly simple, do us a sketch and we'll draw it up for you.