IGES Solid model surfaces
IGES Solid model surfaces
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Hello
I have a solid model, imported as a solid body using an IGES source model that I have modified considerably and is part of a bigger assembly. It is constructed from 300 odd surfaces but is still a solid. Each of the surfaces are squares or triangles, such are the output of the IGes file so I have discovered.
I am wondering, since the model is going to be rapid prototyped using FDM, is there any way I can "smooth" the outer surfaces in any way to get a single surface to the solid perhaps? I'm wondering that, although the model is fairly small (about 30mm long in total) will the separate square and triangular surfaces show up in the finished model or not (I'm new to this game!)
Appreciate any advice anyone may have on this one!
I have a solid model, imported as a solid body using an IGES source model that I have modified considerably and is part of a bigger assembly. It is constructed from 300 odd surfaces but is still a solid. Each of the surfaces are squares or triangles, such are the output of the IGes file so I have discovered.
I am wondering, since the model is going to be rapid prototyped using FDM, is there any way I can "smooth" the outer surfaces in any way to get a single surface to the solid perhaps? I'm wondering that, although the model is fairly small (about 30mm long in total) will the separate square and triangular surfaces show up in the finished model or not (I'm new to this game!)
Appreciate any advice anyone may have on this one!






RE: IGES Solid model surfaces
Not true. IGES can support many surface types, from planes and cylinders to complex B-surfaces and lots more. You are getting what was sent to you. If the sender had continuous surfaces to send, and the settings are correct in his application, you would get those.
If all the surfaces are triangles, I suspect what you are getting is a reprocessed STL file.
Delcam <http://www.delcam.com> issues a free (pay-per-translation) translating software called "PS-Exchange". This also comes in handy to review and double-check files such as IGES files.
http://www.EsoxRepublic.com
RE: IGES Solid model surfaces
RE: IGES Solid model surfaces
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