Resources

Documentation

Guides, templates, and resources to help you get the most out of our CAD/CAM services. Find everything you need to submit projects and communicate requirements effectively.

Getting Started

Project Submission Guide

How to submit your CAD/CAM project

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File Format Requirements

Supported file formats and best practices

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Communication Guidelines

How we communicate during projects

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3D Modeling

3D Model Specifications

Requirements for 3D modeling projects

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Assembly Guidelines

Best practices for assembly models

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Rendering Requirements

Specifications for photorealistic renders

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2D Drafting

Drawing Standards

ASME Y14.5 and ISO standards compliance

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GD&T Requirements

Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing guide

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Title Block Templates

Standard title block configurations

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CAM Programming

Machine Specifications

How to share machine details with us

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Post Processor Setup

Custom post processor requirements

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Tooling Information

Tool library and cutting parameter needs

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Simulation & FEA

Analysis Request Form

Information needed for FEA projects

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Material Properties

How to specify material data

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Report Templates

Standard FEA report formats

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Supported File Formats

CAD Native Formats

  • • SolidWorks (.sldprt, .sldasm)
  • • CATIA (.catpart, .catproduct)
  • • Inventor (.ipt, .iam)
  • • Creo/Pro-E (.prt, .asm)
  • • NX (.prt)
  • • Fusion 360 (.f3d)

Neutral Formats

  • • STEP (.stp, .step)
  • • IGES (.igs, .iges)
  • • Parasolid (.x_t, .x_b)
  • • ACIS (.sat)
  • • STL (.stl)
  • • OBJ (.obj)

2D Formats

  • • AutoCAD (.dwg, .dxf)
  • • PDF (.pdf)
  • • TIFF (.tif)
  • • PNG (.png)
  • • JPEG (.jpg)
  • • SVG (.svg)

Need Custom Documentation?

Contact us if you need specific templates or documentation for your project requirements.