Laser cutting a part from Solidworks is very straightforward.
Direct Upload as STEP
The quickest way: save your part as a STEP file (File > Save As > STEP) and upload it directly. You don't need to export anything to 2D; the thickness and contour are extracted from the 3D model. Note that each component must be a flat part with a constant thickness that matches one of our material thicknesses.
If you prefer to work with a 2D file, then export as DXF. Here's how:
Open the Part
We'll start in an assembly. Right-click on the desired part and choose 'Open Part'
You are now in the Part editor:
Export to DXF
Right-click on the face of the part and choose 'Export to DXF/DWG'
Choose a folder and file name
Make sure the correct face (Face) is selected under 'Entities To Export' and click the green tick
Check that all desired lines are in the preview and click 'Save'
You can upload the DXF file you just exported directly to order.
