Making CNC compatible CAD files for you
If you don't have facilities we can make CNC compatible CAD files for you.
For making CNC compatible CAD files we use a selection of Corel software products.
The PC industry standard graphic design package Draw is utilised as well as
the more precise Designer package.
Making CNC compatible CAD files for you varies in complexity and cost. If you have an idea of what you want then we need to see some kind of drawing from which we can make a CNC compatible CAD file.
We make and machine many different types of CNC CAD file on a daily basis so creating an accurate, workable CAD file for you is not a problem.
Help us save time making your CNC compatible CAD file
By saving us time you can save yourself expense. When generating your CNC compatible CAD file we can save time by starting with accurate information.
If you can supply us with;
- Scale drawings on paper
- An idea of what materials you want to use
- An indication of whether or not what you need is a scratch product or something that has been made by other means before.
This information will help us to make a CNC compatible CAD file in a timely manner.
Questions we get asked about the compatibility of computer designs & CNC production.
From time to time we get enquires for CNC production based on files downloaded from the internet.
Most of the files we have seen to date are in either Microsoft Word or rastered graphics in PDF format. Although these are computer files they are not CAD files and still need to be re-drawn.
Why MS Word and rastered PDF's don't work with CNC
Files made in Microsoft word are not accurate enough for us to use as CNC CAD files. Microsoft Word is a word processing package and does not allow for the accuracy needed to machine properly.
Most of the items we are asked to make from this type of file are quite large and even the smallest error will show at full size.
A rastered PDF file contains pixelated images which our CNC machinery just does not accept.
By supplying files in this format we realise that customers are trying to be helpful but the fact is these types of computer file are no better than paper plans- they will still need to be converted into CNC compatible CAD files.
How much making a CNC compatible CAD file will cost you
If you need us to make CNC compatible CAD files for you we will need to make a charge to cover the time it takes.
Making an accurate CAD file that creates the results you need can take time. The cost of creating a CNC compatible CAD file varies depending on the complexity of what is required.
The best way to get an accurate price is to email us directly with an outline of what you want CNC to do for you.
We always try and help all enquirers to get the benefit of CNC production whenever we can.
Testing CNC compatible CAD files prior to full production
For some projects it is a good idea for us to test run CNC compatible CAD files prior to production.
This may be to check for part fitment or ensure that the machining will be accurate.
When testing CNC compatible CAD files we use a cheap, disposable sheet material such as hardboard or thin MDF.
This allows us to check everything before we commit to more expensive materials.
If you would like us to run a check on your own CNC CAD file please let us know.