In most cases, Harmony Castings can use your CAE design to create a model, hog-out, pattern and/or a machined casting through the use of a translation protocol. We can handle most CAD file formats including IGES, Pro-E, SolidWorks, and Parasolid. Stereolithography (STL) files can be used for quoting but not for pattern making, as STL doesn’t create the best possible casting. Regardless, there is a significant amount of cost and delivery problems associated with database discrepancies, especially downstream.