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by Lwave
Wed Sep 15, 2021 1:14 pm
Forum: SolidWorks FAQ
Topic: What file(s) are needed for CNC production?
Replies: 11
Views: 3763

Re: What file(s) are needed for CNC production?

Hello Lwave,.. can you post your *.sab or *.sat file here? Thanks. I can post later today (not at my desk). btw..there is a Makers version of SolidWorks you should check out. Thanks, I will take another look at the SolidWorks site. ..here's a simplified dwg for molding... so, you don't have materia...
by Lwave
Wed Sep 15, 2021 12:54 pm
Forum: SolidWorks FAQ
Topic: What file(s) are needed for CNC production?
Replies: 11
Views: 3763

Re: What file(s) are needed for CNC production?

Frederick_Law wrote: Tue Sep 14, 2021 11:02 am Each CAD software is a proprietary format. No way out.
True :-) what I meant was that I didn't to have to maintain any licensing to occassionally still be able to just to review my designs, or explore any possible changes. DesignSpark (.rsdoc) is proprietary, but (at present) is free to use.
by Lwave
Mon Sep 13, 2021 10:00 pm
Forum: SolidWorks FAQ
Topic: What file(s) are needed for CNC production?
Replies: 11
Views: 3763

Re: What file(s) are needed for CNC production?

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by Lwave
Mon Sep 13, 2021 9:54 pm
Forum: SolidWorks FAQ
Topic: What file(s) are needed for CNC production?
Replies: 11
Views: 3763

What file(s) are needed for CNC production?

I'm aware my question may be a little vague. I believe the short version of what I am asking is, what file(s) do I need to provide someone who is using SolidWorks, so they can proceed with making a cost estimate for producing a mold via CNC? I do not use or have SolidWorks. My current software: - De...