Preparing your files
How to prepare your files.
The clearer the brief, the smoother the job. No model or drawing? That is fine, we can work from a sketch, a photo or a sample.
For every job
What to always send
Whatever the service, it helps if your enquiry includes:
What the part is for
The purpose and environment of use (indoors, outdoors, heat, moisture, load). We suggest the technology and material accordingly.
Quantity
A single piece is fine, we produce from 1 pc.
Material, if you know it
If not, tell us what the part has to withstand. We will suggest the material.
Deadline, if you have one
If you need the part by a certain date, let us know. We will confirm the date before production starts.
By service
What to prepare for each service
If you do not have something from the list, write to us. We will gladly advise what to add.
3D PRINT
3D printing
The ideal is a 3D model, which you can send as STL, 3MF or STEP.
Send
- A model in STL, 3MF or STEP format (we can usually process other formats)
- Dimensions in millimetres. Check the scale so that the model does not open in different units
- For several parts, send them as separate files or as an assembly and state the quantity of each
If you only have a sketch or a photo
- Send it with dimensions and a description of the use. We can model the part for you.
CNC
CNC milling
A 3D model together with a drawing works best.
Send
- A 3D model in STEP format
- A PDF drawing with dimensions
- The material and quantity
- If you need a specific accuracy, write it directly on the drawing. We will assess the requirement when preparing the quotation.
LASER
Laser engraving and cutting
A vector file is best for clean edges and precise logos.
Send
- A vector file: DXF, SVG or PDF
- The material and its thickness
- Whether you want engraving or cutting
- The required size of the result
If you only have an image
- We can prepare PNG or JPG files, so send it in the best resolution you have.
SCAN
3D scanning
It is the physical object that gets scanned, not photographs. So before the job, tell us what we will be scanning.
Tell us
- The size of the object
- The material
- The surface finish (glossy, transparent, black or very dark surfaces may be harder to scan and may need to be coated with a matt spray before scanning)
- Whether you want a mesh (STL) or a CAD model
Optional
- A few photos of the object from several sides, with something for scale. They help us estimate the job. Photos are optional and are not the scan itself.
MODEL
3D modelling
We model from a sketch, photos, dimensions or a sample.
Send
- A sketch or photos
- The dimensions you know
- The purpose and where the part will be used
- A reference part, if there is one (for example the piece the new part has to fit)
DOCS
Technical documentation
We prepare documentation from a model or from the physical part.
Send
- The part or assembly (a model, a drawing or the part itself)
- The key dimensions
- The output you need (for example a drawing, a bill of materials or a technical report)
Sending
How to send a file
Choose whichever suits you.
FORM
Enquiry form
Accepts STL, STEP, STP, OBJ, 3MF, DXF, SVG, PDF, JPG, PNG and ZIP files, up to 10 MB.
CALCULATOR
Calculator
Upload an STL file to get an indicative price estimate. You can send the file with your enquiry.
Larger files
Send files over 10 MB by e-mail to info@materia.sk or as a link to cloud storage.
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Not sure your file is in order?
Send it in advance, we will take a look and advise what to add, if anything.