DWG vs DXF vs STEP vs IGES — Pick the Right Format for Laser Cutting, CNC, and Supplier Exchange
The Format Decision That Can Make or Break Your Project You’ve just finished a complex mechanical assembly in SolidWorks. Your manufacturing partner needs the files in STEP. Your client wants DWG drawings. The CNC shop is asking for IGES. And your documentation team needs DXF exports. Sound familiar? Picking the wrong format can mean lost geometry, broken features, failed imports, and a lot of frustrated people. Each format exists for a reason, and knowing when to use which one will save you hours of rework and back-and-forth. ...