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Hey everybody.
I am new to solid modeling and I had a question.  If I have a engineering company that uses proE and I want them to make a prototype for me.  SLA/CNC etc.  Can I use solid works and export the project.  What kind of file type should I export?  Any thoughts are welcome.

Thank You

RE: proE_solidworks

Do a Parasolid export from SolidWorks. Pro/E Wildfire can read them. Another option would be a STEP file.

"Wildfires are dangerous, hard to control, and economically catastrophic."
"Fixed in the next release" should replace "Product First" as the PTC slogan.

Ben Loosli
CAD/CAM System Analyst
Ingersoll-Rand

RE: proE_solidworks

I've had success printing small models on both a Z-Corp Z402(powder/glue) and the Dimension 3DP (ABS plastic) from SolidWorks by exporting an .STL file.  

From what I understand, this file is fairly universal and contains coordinates and vectors which build your model.  The 3d printer then interprets these directions into movement of the print head.


~Scott
inkdesignsolutions.org

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