How2 create Part from 3D Toolpath?
How2 create Part from 3D Toolpath?
(OP)
I'm trying to model complex part made by 3 axis EDM. Tried modeling electrode and using Solid Sweep w/XYZ Curve of path in SW2009. Curve fit to data points is terrible, and function can't handle non-smooth transitions and path intersections. SW tech support has no solution. Need ability to read in data file of 1000's of steps to define path.
If SW can't do this, any recommendations of other programs out there? Seems there should be.
If SW can't do this, any recommendations of other programs out there? Seems there should be.






RE: How2 create Part from 3D Toolpath?
Could the CNC control generate a STEP file, or something similar, that you could import?
Mike Halloran
Pembroke Pines, FL, USA
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Nick
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RE: How2 create Part from 3D Toolpath?
MasterCAM, nor any CAM program I have come across, has the ability to create a Solid. Every program I have come across requires a Solid Model as input.
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rfus
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MasterCAM can create solids. You just need to buy the modules that will allow you to do that. Most companies don't want to spend the money. Many other CAM programs that I have seen have this capability.
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Anna Wood
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RE: How2 create Part from 3D Toolpath?
Anna -- yes not worth the expense. But also I'm not sure if MasterCAM will give me the end result which is a solid produced only by actual machining tool cuts and not CAD commands.
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http://www.rhino3d.com/
Mike Halloran
Pembroke Pines, FL, USA
RE: How2 create Part from 3D Toolpath?
If you have XYZ points, perhaps you could get Updraft's suggestion to work. Create segments between the points (lines, arcs) and use the Fit Spline feature to create a smooth path of the segments.
Jeff Mowry
www.industrialdesignhaus.com
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