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1 -Solidworks - Exporting 2D Files
1 +Exporting 2D Files From Solidworks
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3 3  3D printing takes a 3D part file as input into your slicer (usually an STL). You need that third dimension of data to specify what your part looks like. 2D subtractive methods such as Laser Cutting, Waterjet Cutting, CNC Routering, and Plasma torch cutting do not (typically) need a third dimension from your part file. Instead, the third dimension of your part is specified with your stock material. Whatever the thickness of your material, that will be the thickness of the finished part. You will need to specify this thickness to your CAM software, but you can't tell the software to change this thickness.
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5 -Because different data is needed, a different file type is needed too. This is usually a DXF or SVG file. This article will walk you through exporting a DXF from Solidworks and will discuss the basic ideas when designing for these manufacturing methods.
5 +Beause different data is needed, a different file type is needed too. This is usually a DXF or SVG file. This article will walk you through exporting a DXF from Solidworks and will discuss the basic ideas when designing for these manufacturing methods.
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7 7  == Relevant Manufacturing Methods: ==
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