Hand sketch to DXF
Dimensioned hand drawings are rebuilt to scale in CAD, including radii, holes and contours.
CAD service
Need a DXF file? We'll create it.
Upload a sketch, photo or PDF and get a dimensionally accurate DXF file, ready for laser, plasma and waterjet cutting, CNC milling or further processing.
- Sketch, photo, PDF, drawing
- Delivered as DXF
- Fixed-price quote upfront
What we build for you
The focus, clearly defined: your source material becomes a true-to-size, cut-ready DXF file.
Photo to DXF
Photos of parts, templates or sheet metal are de-skewed, measured and traced into a clean contour.
PDF & scan to DXF
PDF drawings, scans and catalogue sheets become clean, editable vector geometry.
Cleanup & cut preparation
Existing DXF files get cleaned up: duplicate lines, open contours and layer chaos removed.
Real examples from our work
A selection of parts we designed and delivered as cut-ready DXF files.
How your order runs
Transparent from enquiry to finished file: every step is visible in your client area.
- 01
Create an account and upload
Create a client account and upload sketches, photos or PDFs. Add any notes directly to the order.
- 02
Review
We check your material for completeness and dimensional information and get in touch if anything is unclear.
- 03
Fixed-price quote
You receive a binding quote in your client area and by email. Nothing is charged until you accept.
- 04
Acceptance and prepayment
After you accept, the invoice follows shortly in your client area and by email. Payment is made by bank transfer in advance.
- 05
Production and delivery
Work starts once payment arrives. The finished DXF file is then ready to download in your client area.
Not an anonymous team
Who creates your drawing?
Maik Menzel
- State-Certified Technician
- Technical Draughtsman
- Aircraft Mechanic
- Project Management
- Solidworks CSWA
- Solidworks CSWP
Maik Menzel is a state-certified technician, trained technical draughtsman and aircraft mechanic. With 33 years of professional experience, from aircraft manufacturing through multi-year deep-sea research to international projects, he has developed from technical drawing through CAD design and surveying to project management.
His practical expertise spans from sheet metal and edge part construction to collaboration with various trades. As a Solidworks Certified Associate (CSWA) and Professional (CSWP), he combines hands-on construction knowledge with standardized expertise.
Today he applies this experience to create dimensionally accurate, cut-ready DXF files.
Pricing
Every order is quoted individually, because effort, level of detail and the quality of the source material vary too much for a flat rate. You get a binding fixed-price quote upfront and decide in your own time.
Simple part
€30–€50
Medium-complexity part
approx. €100
Highly complex part
approx. €200
The price depends on the design time required and is calculated individually for each order.
Your fixed price
- Enquiry and quote are free and non-binding.
- The quoted price is fixed, no surcharges afterwards.
- Billed in advance, invoice with VAT shown separately.
- Express handling within 24 hours of payment being received, available on request for a 50 % surcharge.
Frequently asked questions
Which files can I upload?
JPG, PNG, WEBP and PDF, up to 20 MB per file. Photograph straight from above where possible and include a scale reference (a ruler or caliper, for example).
What do you need for dimensionally accurate results?
At least one known reference dimension. Dimensioned sketches are ideal. Without any measurement the contour can only be reproduced proportionally, not to scale.
What does the file need to look like for my machine to process it?
Three things matter: a single layer holding only the cutting contours, closed contours with no gap between start and end point, and 1:1 scale. That is exactly how we deliver.
In detail in the guideHow long does it take?
Turnaround depends on scope and is stated in the quote. Production starts once payment has been received.
Can it be done faster?
Yes. When creating the order you can choose express handling: your order is then prioritised and completed within 24 hours of payment being received. The surcharge is 50 % on the quoted price and is shown in the quote before you commit.
What if something isn't right?
Get in touch through your client area. Deviations from the commissioned source material will be corrected.
Who owns the finished file?
Once payment is complete, the usage rights to the DXF file created are yours.
I just want to open a DXF file, not place an order — can I do that here?
Yes — use our free DXF viewer for that. It displays your file directly in the browser, with zoom and pan, and also detects the AutoCAD version and the unit used. The file never leaves your computer.
Open the DXF viewerI have a DWG file but need DXF — can I do that without placing an order?
Yes — our free DWG-to-DXF converter converts your file directly, no account needed. For a complete redraw or cleanup, we're happy to create the file for you as a paid order.
Open the DWG converterOn request
We also do what goes beyond the cutting contour
Alongside cut-ready DXF files we take on classic design work — from a single part to a measured original:
- 3D design of individual parts
- Assemblies made up of several parts
- Reverse engineering from an existing sample
- Laser scanning of parts and originals
Drop us a line about what you have in mind and we will come back to you with an assessment.
moin@zelkon.de
Source material ready?
Create an account, upload your material, wait for the quote. Non-binding and with no upfront cost.