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Bill of materials from a SolidWorks assembly: a structure purchasing actually usesHow to structure a bill of materials from a SolidWorks assembly so purchasing and ERP can use it: levels, columns, make/buy, properties and export.
Oct 8, 2026 · 6 min read
Documentation
What a complete manufacturing documentation package containsThe files a complete manufacturing documentation package needs (drawings, BOM, STEP, DXF, revisions) and the checks that keep them consistent.
Oct 8, 2026 · 5 min read
Documentation
DXF preparation for laser and plasma cutting: a checklistA checklist for DXF files sent to laser and plasma cutting: scale, units, closed contours, layers, splines, text, holes, bend lines and naming.
Oct 8, 2026 · 6 min read