Re: machining from .stl files

From: Steve_Farentinos (steve@pmli.com)
Date: Mon Oct 19 1998 - 16:38:23 EEST

Steve,

Yes, it is straightforward in theory. Just convert each STL facet to a NURBS
surface, then stitch them all together. I can do it too. But my point was
that, with typical STL file of say 50,000 facets, you get an enormous database
that's extremely difficult to work with. And you get no added benefits from
making the translation. It's far more effecient to machine straight from the
STL file with a program that's made for it.

Steve

On Oct 18, 8:12pm, SCat3D@aol.com wrote:
> Subject: Re: machining from .stl files
> In a message dated 98-10-17 00:48:23 EDT, you write:
>
> << What you're proposing will be extremely difficult, if not impossible.
 It's
> much easier to create the tool paths directly from the STL file with a
> program
> like Deskproto.>>
>
> Making IGES surfaces then Pro/E solids from STL data is actually pretty
> straightforward, almost easy. We do it regularly for (that big toy co. they
> won't let me mention,) and (that big plastic-container co. they also will not
> let me mention.) Mail back if you'd like a $quote on a particular project.
>
> Steve Chapman
> Gentle Giant Studios
> Hollywood, CA.
>
> For more information about the rp-ml, see http://ltk.hut.fi/rp-ml/
>-- End of excerpt from SCat3D@aol.com 

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