How to outsource SolidWorks drawings to Manufacturers
Hey all, I'm new around and still absorbing basic information RE machining with CNC. I do however have a great deal in drawing.
My big question is what are the standard handover process(es) involved when outsourcing. Would a modeler/designer need to prep the Gcode him/herself or should be expecting a manufacturer to offer this service for a cost, or for free perhaps? What else would I need to prepare for the manufacturer. We are talking about an aluminum based Performance Motorcycle part (racing) in this context.
How does these things normally works in a "few words (please)"
All the best to everybody!
Re: How to outsource SolidWorks drawings to Manufacturers
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Kreative
Hey all, I'm new around and still absorbing basic information RE machining with CNC. I do however have a great deal in drawing.
My big question is what are the standard handover process(es) involved when outsourcing. Would a modeler/designer need to prep the Gcode him/herself or should be expecting a manufacturer to offer this service for a cost, or for free perhaps? What else would I need to prepare for the manufacturer. We are talking about an aluminum based Performance Motorcycle part (racing) in this context.
How does these things normally works in a "few words (please)"
All the best to everybody!
There are many critical things need to be considered during outsourcing, the different situations you could be in,
You have an existing 2D drawing or physical prototype that just needs to be transferred into 3D using SolidWorks. For that you can hire a professional person.
If you have a concept and need an initial conceptual solid model made to start refining your design through analysis, prototyping, 3D printing, etc.
Re: How to outsource SolidWorks drawings to Manufacturers
I build a model, assembly. drawing, and pdf. What ever "they" want. Although in my case we do it here. Being the cad guy and the prog works. If you were sending me something to look at, I would prefer a solid model and a pdf. PDF holds the info but the model lets me cam it and find some rough numbers
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If it is more then one part. I would like an assembly pdf
Re: How to outsource SolidWorks drawings to Manufacturers
In Solid works once you finish your 3d model you have the options tab to create your 2d drawing from that same part, here is where you would list all your dimensions, tolerances, material, finish, notes,... etc. Saved as a PDF is all the manufacture really needs. The only reason I can see needing a 3d file is for illustration purposes, if the part is super complex, or if you were not able to provide all the dimensions... if you created the part dimensions shouldn't be a problem.
Re: How to outsource SolidWorks drawings to Manufacturers
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txcncman
At the minimum, you should supply a 3D part model and a drawing designating hole finishes and all tolerances. Eveyone wants to think you do not need a drawing if you have a solid model for some strange reason. Maybe they are just two pid.
Very well put. The need for tolerance's, hole call outs,material specs, surface finish, etc are all things that will be required to quote your job properly, not to mention to engineer it properly.
Your drawings will be made form your model anyways if your on SW, so a model should be provided always as well....but the drawings are just as important.
So, a solid model (which will be needed to actually program the cnc) and all the drawings and specs for the part in the model will be all any shop will ever need from you to make anything.
But i'm sure you've figured it out in the past 4 years.........