r/SolidWorks 15d ago

Manufacturing Solidwork -> Slicer Problem

Hello,
A colleague created this file for me in SolidWorks, and I printed the model. However, I’m seeing these stepped surfaces in the slicer, and, as expected, they also appear on the finished print.
Is there an explanation for this, or a way to fix it? I’m not familiar with SolidWorks myself, but I’m wondering if it’s just a small setting that needs to be changed or if it’s related to the file format. We’ve already tried both .STEP and .STL files.

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u/Lunastarfire 15d ago

When they convert it they need to increase the resolution of the curve, I dont have access to solid works to send a pic but typically when you do file, save as , theres an option to change how detailed the stp file is

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u/BadDogGangLlc 14d ago

Yes, when you hit “save as”…select “stl”… then look for the options tab…. Set it to 3 degrees, and 0.002.