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    Very new to Solidworks and I'm not really sure what else I need

    Wow thank you so much! that mfg list on the SW site was amazing I found tons of companies that can machine in my area. Thanks a ton!
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    Very new to Solidworks and I'm not really sure what else I need

    Hi I just got Solidworks 2006 Office Premium. I just started the built in tutorials. I want to build my own simple aluminum parts (no advanced designs). What other programs do I need to have to be able to get a CNC machinist to machine the design? Do I just send them the Solidworks file and...
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    Help Tapping and Machining Carbon Fiber Laminate

    No I am making at least 5 to prototype and then a minimum of twenty more after that. So would it probably be a little cheaper after that. I haven't done much CNC work before so I'm guessing that $75 estimate is mostly for getting it started but in order to cut a few of them from one sheet it...
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    Help Tapping and Machining Carbon Fiber Laminate

    Hi I'm new to carbon fiber so I'm not sure about many aspects of it. I have a design in solidworks here http://www.mysharefile.com/v/6358722/freestyle_extrude_scythe_noholes.SLDPRT I want to get it machined but a company called dragonplate told me I needed a custom $2000 tool to cut it yet they...

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