How do I set up my file for SendCutSend in SolidWorks?
We have an easy file setup checklist for SolidWorks:
File is exported as a DXF or STEP;
All holes, cutouts, bridging, and webbing meet the requirements for the material thickness;
File is built at a 1:1 scale, preferably in inch units;
All objects are on the same layer;
All stray points, duplicate lines, empty objects and text areas have been removed;
No shapes have open contours;
All shapes have been united, combined or merged;
All text has been converted to outlines or paths;
Cut-out text (reversed text) has bridges or has been stencilized.
For more information on file setup and designing laser cut parts in SolidWorks, check out our SolidWorks blog posts.
