Why no Instant Quote? Because you deserve more!
Your needs are unique, and every successful project starts with a thorough quotation. Our process includes checking files for manufacturability and part integrity. We provide feedback, based on communicated application and or requirements. We will propose design changes that can save time and money where applicable.
Acceptable File formats for quotes
- High resolution STL is preferred
- Also STEP, XT or IGS
How to save an STL file from different CAD software
AutoCAD
| STEP 1 | Your design must be a three-dimensional solid object to output an STL file. |
| STEP 2 | Make sure the model is in positive space |
| STEP 3 | Set Facetres to 10 |
| STEP 4 | At the command prompt type STLOUT |
| STEP 5 | Select Objects |
| STEP 6 | Choose Y for Binary |
| STEP 7 | Choose Filename |
Inventor
| STEP 1 | Save Copy As |
| STEP 2 | Select STL |
| STEP 3 | Choose Options >Set to High |
| STEP 4 | Enter File Name |
| STEP 5 | Save |
Pro/E
| STEP 1 | File >Save a Copy |
| STEP 2 | Set type to STL |
| STEP 3 | Set chord height to 0. The field will be replaced by minimum acceptable value. |
| STEP 4 | Set Angle Control to 1 |
| STEP 5 | Choose File Name |
| STEP 6 | OK |
Rhino
| STEP 1 | File >Save As |
| STEP 2 | Select File Type >STL |
| STEP 3 | Enter a name for the STL file. |
| STEP 4 | Save |
| STEP 5 | Select Binary STL Files |
SolidWorks
| STEP 1 | File >Save As |
| STEP 2 | Set Save As Type to STL |
| STEP 3 | Options >Output As=Binary, Unit = Inches |
| STEP 4 | Resolution > Custom, Deviation Tolerance = Minimum (Slide bar to right), Angle Tolerance = |
| STEP 5 | 5 degrees |
| STEP 6 | OK |
| STEP 7 | Save |
Autodesk Fusion 360
| STEP 1 | Right Click Component > Save As Mesh |
| STEP 2 | Format: STL (Binary) |
| STEP 3 | Unit Type: Millimeter |
| STEP 4 | Structure: One File |
| STEP 5 | Preview Mesh: Default |
| STEP 6 | Refinement: High |
| STEP 7 | Refinement Options: Default |
| STEP 8 | Output: default |
| STEP 9 | OK>SAVE |
