Prepare a file that quotes and cuts cleanly.
A few checks before upload can prevent scale errors, duplicate cuts, fragile details, and production delays.
Use clean, closed 2D geometry.
File setup
- Upload a DXF or DWG of the flat profile
- Include only the final outline and internal cutouts
- Remove dimensions, notes, borders, and title blocks
- Confirm the displayed units and overall size
Geometry checks
- Close every contour
- Remove duplicate or overlapping lines
- Join small segments where practical
- Convert text and special shapes to outlines
Give small features enough metal to survive.
Submit finished-size geometry
Draw the part at its intended finished size. We handle normal kerf compensation during production; very small holes may still need review.
Keep narrow bridges strong
Thin webs between cutouts can heat, distort, or break. Increase spacing where the part must remain flat and strong.
Expect a small inside radius
Laser-cut inside corners are not perfectly sharp. Design mating parts with clearance instead of relying on a zero-radius corner.
Verify what the tool reads.
After upload, compare the displayed width and height with your intended part. Then choose the correct material, thickness, and quantity.
Include a drawing when needed
Attach a drawing in the quote flow when available, or send it through our support page for critical tolerances, countersinks, threads, bends, finishing, or other requirements not contained in the flat profile.
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