Preparing Files for 3D Relief Carving
Learn how to specify dimensions, units, depth, material and delivery requirements before submitting a relief model for production.
Read the guide to preparing files for 3D relief carving ↗Blog
Preparing DXF Files for CNC Cutting
Scale, closed contours, layers and part quantities: prepare your CNC cutting file for quotation and production review.
Learn how to prepare DXF files for CNC cutting ↗
How CNC Cutting Prices Are Calculated
Compare material, drawings, quantities and additional operations on the same basis, and prepare a complete quotation request.
Learn how CNC cutting prices are calculated ↗
CNC Router or Laser Cutting?
Explore the questions to ask when choosing a method based on material, geometry and edge requirements.
Compare CNC routing and laser cutting ↗
MDF Types and Applications
Clearly specify the surface, thickness and delivery scope for raw, coated and cabinet-door MDF.
Learn about MDF Types: What Information Does Your Project Need? ↗
Measuring Kitchen Cabinet Doors
Distinguish cabinet, existing-door and finished-door dimensions, and organise your parts, hinge and design lists.
Learn about Preparing Kitchen Cabinet Door Measurements ↗
Edge Quality in Acrylic Cutting
Prepare your acrylic cutting request by describing visible edges, assembly conditions and sample requirements.
Learn about Assessing Edge Quality in Acrylic Cutting ↗
Membrane-Wrapped vs Lacquered Cabinet Doors
Turn your choice of cabinet door into a clear order by defining the design, surface finish, sample requirements and scope of contract manufacturing separately.
Learn about Comparing Membrane-Finished and Lacquered Cabinet Doors ↗
CNC Tolerances and Material Waste
Consider critical dimensions, assembly clearance and sheet layout separately, and clarify your acceptance criteria.
Learn about CNC cutting tolerances and material waste ↗
Planning Lead Times for Contract Cutting
Clarify your delivery requirements by planning file checks, material supply, approval, production and dispatch together.
Learn how to plan lead times for contract cutting ↗