I should also add that there IS a free piece of software to reduce the number of points, but you will probably not end up with results that you like. To do this kind of manipulation, you can use MeshLab, a free open-source software for mesh modification:
http://meshlab.sourceforge.net/
Charles...
Scanto3D does more than just allow for larger STL files to be opened. Scanto3D allows large datasets of 3D point clouds to be opened, and also has tools to allow for surface creation on top of those points. It can average points to create surfaces, and will aid in creation on prismatic shapes...
1. How to avoid being "the cad guy".
- When someone comes to your desk, and says "can you help me with this model/etc, I can't get it to work" have the proper response. Something like this typically works:
"I am currently working on this XYZ project, and it is important to finish on time. I...
Thanks for the responses. It sounds like that is the way to go.
As per "finding it's natual patina" I would normally agree...
Except that it is not an even finish. I would be quite happy with a finish that is more dull, I'm just not happy with how blotchy it looked. There were definite areas...
So,
Here's a less-than-usual question for you all. I got married a couple years ago. Upon visiting the local jeweler shop, owned by a friend of the family, I found that he was offering Tungsten Carbide Wedding Bands.
Wow, that sounded really cool, I thought, being a mechanical engineer. I...
Well, I got my voucher today, looks like I snuck in at the last minute. Thanks for the heads up, I will study hard before I take it. For anyone who hasn't taken it they have some PDF's of previous tests and study guides...
I probably won't do it myself until next week, so I get a chance to...
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, many engineers created companies and named them after themselves. Of course, probably the most important engineer of the 20th century was Willis Carrier, who's name still lives on with his company.
Charles Culp
Design Engineer - Solidworks User
I have had similar issues with blocks..
Also, the same thing will happen with hatch patterns, a rebuild will not update the pattern, even after a reload of SW; you have to re-select it.
Charles Culp
Design Engineer
Essex Industries
Aerospace & Defense Div.
Thanks for the info! I was reading the AS8879 RevC, as well as an article on the changes from MIL to AS while you were writing the response, Wil. I grabbed that fastener guide from SPS, that should come in handy.
I am probably looking at 1/4" hex bolts/nuts; although if I can get down to .190...
I am trying to find standard (MS?) bolts that use "J" series threads.
I can't seem to find any stock bolts that use this thread. I did a Google search for "threads per MIL-S-8879" and all that came up was an earlier thread on this forum (that unfortunately didn't answer my question).
Any ideas?
