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CNC Routing

How to use our CNC routing service

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CNC Routing Information

How to

The process starts with a drawing of your part(s) in a file format that the router can understand. Usable formats include .3DM, .dxf, .cdr, .ai, and many other vector file formats. If in doubt most drawing programs allow you to save as / export .dxf format files. If you do not have a computer drawing of your part you can mail or email a drawing or sketch along with the required sizes and we can draw it for you.

2D, 2.5D and V-carve processing is done from simple line drawings which specify the inside, outside, limit or pockets to be cut in the material. The angle of the V-carving and the depth of the pockets must also be specified. 3D carving requires a 3D model, which we prefer in Rhinoceros (.3DM) format but we have also used .STL and .IGES file formats for this purpose. Once you have a design you can email it to us and we will send you an estimate of the costs. Upon receiving your approval and payment in full we will cut and ship your part to you.

Tips for Preparing Files for CNC routing.

If you create your design using a program such as Rhinoceros, CorelDraw, Adobe Illustrator, AutoCad, or TurboCAD, here are some tips for designing your parts;

Draw all parts to be processed on the Default layer
Draw all parts full size in black using solid lines
DO NOT USE BLOCK DEFINITIONS!!!
Details such as part numbers, material, depth of detail, or comments that are pertinent to the processing but not part of the detail can be put on a second layer (Details layer).
Remove / delete all other layers
Remove all fills and duplicated lines
Join all lines to form closed paths
Leave enough space around each part so that we can easily select them to create a cutting pattern.

Preferred file formats are:

.3DM - Rhinoceros Version 5.0 or earlier

.CDR - CorelDraw X6 or earlier

.AI - Adobe Illustrator (for PC) CS4 or earlier - Uncompressed

.DXF or .DWG - AutoCad R2000 or earlier - Uncompressed

.STL Stereolithography model

The largest part we can cut is 48" X 96" X 3". If the part doesn't fit in a 48" X 96" box in your drawing program, it will not fit on the Router either.
Note: Larger and thicker parts can be built up by cutting the parts in layers/pieces and building the final part from the layers/pieces.

Materials

We can cut and carve;

Acrylic, (Plexiglas, Acrylite, Lucite, Perspex, PMMA)
Delrin
UHMW
HDPE
EPS (the blue and pink foams, not the expanded bead foam)
Dibond
Alumalite
Gatorfoam
Sintra/Komatex/PVC
HDU
Corian / solid surface
Particle board
Masonite
Melamine
MDF/MDO
Wood (hardwoods and softwoods)
Plywood (not fir, Please)
and many others

We cannot cut or carve;

Glass
Metals

We can source most wood and plastic materials from our suppliers (minimum quantities may apply). If you wish you can also ship your materials to us or have them drop shipped to us from your supplier.

Limitations

The largest part we can route is 48"X96"X3"
No metals

Requesting a Quote

Once you have your drawing finished, you can send it in an email to request a quote from us. Some of the things to include in the email would be:

The drawing as an attachment.
Contact information where we can reach you. Either by email or phone number
How many copies of the drawing you want cut
When you would need the finished product by
Material you would like to have the product made from.
Any other information that you feel would be helpful to us in returning a quote.

Pricing

$30.00 minimum/job

No set-up fee.

Drawing is $60 / hour with a 1/2 hour minimum.

$4.00 per minute of routing time, billed to the nearest 0.1 minute.

For larger jobs (order totalling over 2 hours) we offer a lower per minute cost.

Orders paid by Interac eTransfer, PayPal, money order, bank draft, or certified cheque will be added to the production schedule immediately.

Orders paid by personal cheque will be held until the cheque clears and will then be added to the production schedule. No order will be processed before receiving payment in full.

Most jobs are shipped within 5 business days of receiving payment.

Rush orders (24 - 48 hours from payment to shipping) can be accommodated for most orders (subject to a usable drawing being supplied, the availability of materials, and the size of the job) but there is a 100% surcharge for this service with a $100.00 minimum.

Shipping costs start at only $0.90, and we do not charge a handling fee.

You can select from Canada Post, UPS, FedEx, or CanPar for delivery service.

If you have any questions about having a project cut on the router, please contact us. email: info@wecut4u.com

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