1. How accurate do I need to be with my overall dimensions of my model?

2. Do I need to enter X, Y and Z coordinates in any particular order or orientation?

3. How accurate do I need to be in regards to the cubic volume?

4. What if I have many parts? Do I have enter them all into the quoting software separately?

5. How do I output a STL or VRML file from my CAD system?

6. What if my parts are too large for the 10" X 14" X 8" (355 x 254 x 203 mm) build chamber?

1. How accurate do I need to be with my overall dimensions of my model?

A. within 2 millimetres or 1/8” is recommended.

2. Do I need to enter X, Y and Z coordinates in any particular order or orientation? X, Y and Z coordinates

A. As long as the part fits into the build chamber (10" X 14" X 8") (355 x 254 x 203 mm). The orientation of the X, Y and Z axis will not be critical. Criteria Systems will orient the part in the fastest build orientation.

3. How accurate do I need to be in regards to the cubic volume?

A. You should be as accurate as possible. All CAD systems can give you the exact cubic volume of your model. This information is used to accurately quote the cost of your model. If this information is incorrect it will cause delays in you receiving your prototype model on time.

Note - The cubic volume is the actual 3D volume of your part it is NOT the volume of the extents box of your part.

4. What if I have many parts? Do I have enter them all into the quoting software separately?

A. No. If you can orient all the parts in a X and Y plane within the 10" X 14" build area you can calculate all the parts at once. Be sure to calculate the total cubic volume as well. Pricing may vary according to the method chosen.

5. How do I output a STL or VRML file from my CAD system?

A. All CAD systems output both formats. Click here for detailed instructions.

6. What if my parts are too large for the 10" X 14" X 8" (355 x 254 x 203 mm) build chamber?

A. Usually we can split the part in numerous pieces and bond them together after building them.

For custom quotes please contact us.

See our File Export Recommendations page for instructions on providing us with files which will work well with our system.

You can use our Online Quoting System for fast and easy quoting for most parts, or contact us if you have special requirements or projects larger than our bed size of 14" x 10" x 8" (355 x 254 x 203 mm).

For prototypes, Criteria Systems accepts the following file formats:

• OBJ
• STL
• DXF/DWG
• VMRL
• Rhino (3DM)
• and more...
• We can also work with separate 3D files and texture files. Contact us for more information and to discuss your prototyping requirements.

If you need a large prototype, prop, POS display or other large prototype, Criteria Systems can help. And, if CNC machining is the best solution, we can do that too. Call us today to get started on your next large prototype.

Contact us today to see how Criteria Systems can assist you with your prototyping needs.