From 3D to 2D in Sophia®: Export Part to DXF

From 3D to 2D in Sophia®: Export Part to DXF

Do you want to find out more about the 'Export part to DXF’ function in Sophia®? In this blog, you can read what this is, how to use it, and why it can be useful when ordering sheet metal.

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Tips & tricks

What if the bend I request isn’t possible?
Tips & tricks

What if the bend I request isn’t possible?

Although we can produce thousands of parts on our press brakes every day, there are occasions when we are unable to make a bend. In this blog, we’ll tell you what you can do in such cases.

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Acute angle in your part? Your attention is required!
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Acute angle in your part? Your attention is required!

When ordering bent parts with acute angles (smaller than 90°) in Sophia®, there are a few important points that you need to take into account. This blog post tells you everything you need to know.

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Why you should not position parts diagonally
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Why you should not position parts diagonally

If you position parts diagonally in your drawing, this can lead to errors in Sophia® and unnecessarily expensive quotations. In this blog post, we explain why this is and the best way to position parts.

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Bending heavy parts – Here’s what you need to know
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Bending heavy parts – Here’s what you need to know

247TailorSteel can bend heavy parts for you. On top of the standard delivery specifications for bending, you should also bear in mind the additional guidelines. This blog tells you everything you need to know.

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Three reasons why Sophia® can’t read your 3D file
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Three reasons why Sophia® can’t read your 3D file

In this blog post, we explain you what to do if you get a warning that your 3D file cannot be read properly. We explain you why these errors arise and how you can easily resolve them yourself.

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The purpose of microjoints in laser cutting
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The purpose of microjoints in laser cutting

An important – and essential – aid when laser cutting is the ‘microjoint’. In this blog post, we explain exactly what they are, what the benefits and drawbacks are and what this means for you.

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Countersinking screw holes - all you need to know
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Countersinking screw holes - all you need to know

Imagine you are designing a part that you wish to have laser cut and/or bent. The part contains one or more holes that need to be countersunk. What do you need to take into account?

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An NEN-EN 1090 certificate for your order
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An NEN-EN 1090 certificate for your order

Semi-finished metal products must comply with certain standards. In this blog post, we explain what the NEN-EN 1090 certificate is, how companies such as 247TailorSteel are assessed and how you can request it.

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Mouse ears and crescent moons: how to make sure parts always fit
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Mouse ears and crescent moons: how to make sure parts always fit

However accurately you draw the dimensions of parts, they don’t always fit together well in practice. In this blog post, we describe the two possible causes and what you can do about it yourself!

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