Resources Hub

Resources for file prep, review rules, delivery, and quoting confidence.

This hub keeps the practical prep and process guidance that helps buyers upload better files the first time.

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DXF + STEP Two file-prep paths
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Preparation and reference pages

DXF file preparation for cleaner laser-cut quotes. Prepare DXF files for cleaner online laser cutting quotes with practical geometry, profile, and workflow guidance. STEP file preparation for flat and formed sheet-metal quoting. Prepare STEP and STP files for flat and formed sheet-metal quotes with cleaner preview, bend analysis, and review routing. Why formed STEP parts go to review instead of instant quote. Understand why formed STEP parts may go to review, including brake length, tonnage, thickness support, and geometry-confidence limits. Lead times and shipping in the online quote flow. See how Ahner presents lead times, ship-date estimates, pickup, and delivery information in the online sheet-metal quote flow. Frequently asked questions about online sheet-metal quoting. Read Ahner's FAQ for online sheet-metal quoting, including DXF uploads, STEP review, laser cutting, bending, lead times, and checkout.
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Machine and material limits

Technical specifications Review supported online materials, thicknesses, part sizes, and quote boundaries in one place.