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Laser cutting with Solidworks

Lasersnijden met Solidworks - Snijlab

Having a part cut from Solidworks is very easy.

We start in an assmebly. Right click on the desired part and choose 'Open Part'

You are now in the Part editor:

Right click on the part plane and choose 'Export to DXF/DWG'

Choose a folder and file name

Make sure the correct plane (Face) is selected at 'Entities To Export' and click on the green check mark

Make sure all desired lines are in the preview and click 'Save'

You can immediately upload the DXF file you just exported for ordering.

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