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    Accurate plotters

    We have a plotter that is accurate but getting old and getting hard to find parts for. We have sent many files out for test plots by the plotter vendors but most were not accurate enough. Has any one found a 36" or 48" wide plotter that they like and that works well from a roll on .020...
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    Using SolidWorks for aerospace sheet metal??

    Can SW be used for layout of wing ribs, spars, intercostals and such? We are using Microcadum 2d for our layout now but want to go to 3D solids. I use MasterCam and Catia V-5 for solids on mechanical items, i.e. forgings, castings, cnc type of parts. SW seams easer to use than Catia but is it...
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    Change from 2d to 3D models

    We are a aerospace sheet metal house that is using Microcadum 2d software to develope all of our flat pattern and lofting data. We want to go to solid modeling for the sheet metal, I use Catia V-5 for mechanical part modeling i.e. forgings, castings. How well does Catia aerospace sheet metal...

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