getting NX solid parts from .stl files
getting NX solid parts from .stl files
(OP)
I have customers who predominantly get .stl files from customers or vendors and they want to use the solid of that "part". Unfortunately, there is no solid when you import a .stl file into an NX file. The result is either an NX facet body or a JT facet body, depending on the option chosen when importing. There are posting of "bring it into this or that software first and then save or export and then open in NX" etc. etc. So what is the best way to get a solid in NX out of that .stl file, even if it's a dumb rock.
- Garrett
- Garrett





RE: getting NX solid parts from .stl files
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RE: getting NX solid parts from .stl files
John R. Baker, P.E.
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RE: getting NX solid parts from .stl files
As in most cases where users have to use vendor or customer parts brought into NX via non-NX portals, there are edits that have to be done involving changing of hole/shaft sizes, moving such features around, increasing/decreasing thicknesses, etc. So essentially, the classic Synchronous modeling scenario which would also include the application of constraints to enable ease of future editing.
- Garrett
RE: getting NX solid parts from .stl files
RE: getting NX solid parts from .stl files
I have an aditional question regarding this. What is the size of modelspace in NX. I mean, what is the maximum size of Model I can Import to NX(through Stp, IGES or Paarasolid)
RE: getting NX solid parts from .stl files
Imagine a cube 1000 meters on a side, centered at absolute (0,0,0). This is your maximum model size in NX. If you have a large model, you will likely have to adjust your view clipping planes to avoid parts of your model getting 'cut off'.
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RE: getting NX solid parts from .stl files
RE: getting NX solid parts from .stl files
John R. Baker, P.E.
Product 'Evangelist'
Product Engineering Software
Siemens PLM Software Inc.
Industry Sector
Cypress, CA
Siemens PLM:
UG/NX Museum:
To an Engineer, the glass is twice as big as it needs to be.
RE: getting NX solid parts from .stl files
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RE: getting NX solid parts from .stl files
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