Thread: Using Obj. and stl. files
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24-08-2018 #1
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25-08-2018 #2
I was thinking of buying MeshCAM as it states that it will work with lots of Mesh sculpting softwares like Zbrush and MeshCAM told me this:-
"'Most CAM software converts CAD files into the same type of representation as an STL file because the math to calculate a toolpath is much more simple and reliable. As long as the STL is at least as accurate as you need the finished part to be, you're good.''
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25-08-2018 #3I was under the impression that to convert mesh files like obj. to nurbs files like 3dm. was very difficult and the software that does it is very expensive.
There are a variety of CAM programs that work fine with mesh models.Gerry
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25-08-2018 #4
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26-08-2018 #5
DeskProto
Cut3D
V-Carve Pro (limited)
Aspire
CamBamGerry
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26-08-2018 #6
Thanks for your feedack - Ger21
Deskproto has Student licence with is good.
Found this comparison of the above, which was good for me. https://www.cnczone.com/forums/uncat...mastercam.html
Cheers,
ZymonLast edited by zymon; 26-08-2018 at 05:09 PM.
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26-08-2018 #7
I've always been a big fan of MeshCAM since the first beta.
However, a few years ago, the developer formed Carbide 3D, and since then, development of MeshCAM has slowed to a crawl.
But it is still being developed. The current version of MeshCAM 7 was released about 4 months ago. But in it's current state, I prefer version 6.
If I ever get a machine running with a rotary axis, I'll probably invest in a copy of DeskProto.Last edited by Ger21; 26-08-2018 at 09:35 PM.
Gerry
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03-09-2018 #8
How would MesCAM/Deskproto compare with BobCAD? Especially the new version.
I had a look at the previous version of BobCAD and found it looked rather complicated. Can it do more than the other 2?
Zymon
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