Factorem is a Southeast Asia’s one-stop shop for custom manufacturing - all through an easy-to-use, smart cloud platform. We do as few as 1 pc, and can scale up to thousands for volume production. If you want to upload files on our platform, here’s the ideal file formats that we accept:
Preferred 3D Formats: Universal CAD formats such as
We prefer that you don’t upload software specific 3D files such as SolidWorks or Autocad. This is because Factorem works with a range of screened manufacturing partners and many of them only work with tools that can open universal CAD formats. Converting files may lead to some features being lost.
Preferred 2D Formats: We strongly suggest that you upload supporting 2D files (drawings) as a .PDF document. Here’s why you should upload a drawing and here’s a resource that can help you create a great technical drawing.
Preferred 3D Formats: The preferred 3D format is .STL
We prefer that you don’t upload software specific 3D files such as SolidWorks/Autocad or even universal CAD formats. This is because Factorem works with a range of screened 3D printing partners and most of them are able to quote faster if you upload .STL files. Converting files may lead to some features being lost.
Preferred 2D Formats: We strongly suggest that you upload supporting 2D files (drawings) as a .PDF document (here’s why!), if you have any special requirements, that includes but isn’t limited to
Preferred 3D Formats: Universal CAD formats such as
We prefer that you don’t upload software specific 3D files such as SolidWorks or Autocad. This is because Factorem works with a range of screened manufacturing partners and many of them only work with tools that can open universal CAD formats.
Preferred 2D Formats: We strongly suggest that you upload supporting 2D files (drawings) as a .PDF document (here’s why). This drawing should contain an unfolded/folded view of the part that you have designed, with the appropriate tolerances and special requirements such as surface finishing, crimped nuts etc.
For any other manufacturing vertical that doesn’t fall into one of these categories, we prefer that you upload both 3D Files (in a universal format) as well as a well-drafted technical drawing. You may put other information in the “Notes” section within the upload process.
Here’s some resources that may be useful!
Drafting technical drawings for CNC Fabrication
Surface Finishing for Metal and 3D Printed Parts
Factorem’s ISO 2768 Machining Guidelines
