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How to Convert 2D Images into 3D STL Files

GrabCAD Tutorials
in Process
14 0 Beginner
There are several ways to create 3D models from BMP images. This tutorial explains how to do this by converting a BMP file to an STL file. The following content was taken from Stratasys' Resources Center
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Convert Navisworks file to STEP. file?

Tibor
in Process
3 0 Intermediate
https://grabcad.com/library/navisworks-file-nwd-to-step-1 Follow easy steps to get STEP. file from NWD. file.
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Getting your Solidworks drawing lasercut ready

Rik van den Reijen
in NC Machining
12 5 Beginner
Hello everyone, In this tutorial, I will explain and give tips for converting your Solidworks drawing to a vector file that CNC machines can read. I will be focusing on a laser cutter in this tutorial. I will be using Solidworks and Adobe Illustrator in this tutorial. This is paid software if you want to use free software I recommend using Fusion 360 for 3D modeling and Inkscape for vector image editing. If you have any questions or are missing information in this tutorial please leave a comment below so I can update the tutorial.
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How to Use the New 3D Printing Cost Calculator in GrabCAD Shop

Stratasys
in Process
5 0 Beginner
The new 3D printing cost calculator in GrabCAD Shop gives you the ability to communicate and manage costs per work order. In this tutorial, we’ll teach you how to set it up and use it so you can provide accurate 3D printing price estimates.
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Convert splines to arcs tangent for Lasercut

Roger Couture
in NC Machining
6 0 Expert
SolidWorks Export DXF in TANGENT ARCS I do not know of a Solidworks macro that can convert "polyline" DXF ​​files into tangent circle arcs. We know that laser machine pilots need it and that some suppliers refuse files containing ellipses splines or only polylines. To export a Solidworks DXF file into tangent arcs, use Draftsight free software distributed by Dassault Systèmes, the owner of SW. Here are the steps you should take to get there efficiently and after a few tries, without much time wasting: Follow theses instructions with steps pictures 1 to 9 1. Export a face, a sketch in DXF taking care to go in the export options and tick the box "POLYLINE". Step 1A, Step1B 2. Download and install DRAFTSIGHT. ... open the DXF file from SW. Step 1C 3. If your export is in spline, you can transform it into pôlylignes with the command "ÉclaterX" (Explode) Step1C1. = F1 4. To remember the procedure, it is only a question of going back to the help of Draftsight menu F1 and to follow the information concerning the poylines and the conversion of these into tangent arches. Step 1D. In fact, the command Adjust (Probably Adjust or Explode in English), this command transforms polylines into tangent arcs into this single function. Step1D and Step2. 5. Save the dxf or dwg and publish it to your client. 6. To import it into SW and or to check it: In order to obtain the tangency between the arcs it is necessary to check the box "ADDING CONSTRAINTS" when importing dxf into SW. Step3 7. And that's the work, Step Last. For me this is a small miracle happening entirely inside SolidWorks! If you consider this procedure too long, know that I lost a lot of time not having known it!  Note: I am not an autocad-user. I know you could do it differently and the final parameters like the number of tangent arcs can be adjusted. But this is a procedure that works very well without the help of software that covers most of the needs. SolidWorks Exporter DXF en ARCS TANGEANTS Je ne connais pas de macro Solidworks capable de convertir les fichiers DXF « polylignes » en arcs de cercles tangeants. On sait que les pilotes de machines laser en ont besoin et que certains fournisseurs refusent les fichiers contenant des splines des ellipses ou uniquement des polylignes. Pour exporter un fichier Solidworks DXF en arcs tangeants , utiliser Draftsight un logiciel gratuit distribué par Dassault Systèmes, le propriétaire de SW. Voici les étapes que vous devriez rencontrer pour y arriver de façon efficace et après quelques essais, sans trop de perte de temps : 1. Exporter une face, une esquisse en DXF en prenant soin d’aller dans les options d’exportation et de cocher la case « POLYLINE ». Step 1A, Step1B 2. Télécharger et installer DRAFTSIGHT.…ouvrir le fichier DXF provenant de SW. Step 1C 3. Si votre export est en spline, vous pouvez la transformer en pôlylignes avec la commande « ÉclaterX « (Explode) Step1C1. = F1 4. Pour vous souvenir de la procédure il ne s’agit que de retourner dans l’aide de Draftsight menu F1 et de suivre les informations qui concernent les poylignes et la conversion de celles-ci en arcs tangeants. Step 1D. En fait la commande Ajuster (probably Adjust or Explode in english), cette commande transforme les polylignes en arcs tangeants en cette seule fonction. Step1D et Step2. 5. Sauvegarder le dxf ou dwg et le publier vers votre client. 6. Pour l’importer dans SW et ou le vérifier : Afin d’obtenir la tangeance entre les arcs il faut cocher la case « AJOUTER DES CONTRAINTES » lors de l’importation dxf dans SW. Step3 7. Et voilà l’travail, Step Last. Pour moi il s’agit d’un petit miracle qui se passe entièrement à l’intérieur de SolidWorks ! Si vous considérez cette procédure trop longue, sachez que j’ai perdu énormément de temps à ne pas l’avoir connue ! Remarque: Je ne suis pas un habitué d'autocad. Je sais que vous pourriez procéder autrement et que les paramètres finaux comme le nombre d'arcs tangeants peuvent être ajustés. Mais il s'agit ici d'une procédure qui fonctionne très bien sans l'aide d'un logiciel cad qui couvre la majorité des besoins.
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How to Prepare Your 3D Model for Manufacture

Russell Everard
in Process
32 1 Expert
Using this ladies bike model found in the thousands of models available on GrabCAD I have made a step-by-step guide on how to break down your top level assembly for the workshop or for outsourcing.
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How to Raise Your GrabCAD Score

FredSWUG
in Process
80 33 Beginner
Your score on GrabCAD is not terribly important, but it is nice to have a better score, and not be "ranked" dead last on a site with four million users. What can you do to increase your score?
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How to Use Manufacturing Templates in GrabCAD Print Pro™

Stratasys
in Process
2 0 Beginner
Introducing a new feature in GrabCAD Print Pro™: Manufacturing Templates. Learn how to save print settings for common print job types to speed up workflow and synchronize your team. 
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How to Export & Create 3D Printing Reports in GrabCAD Shop

Stratasys
in Process
2 0 Beginner
A typical 3D printing operator wastes 15% of their time updating tracking sheets, managing work orders, and then finally, reporting on projects. GrabCAD Shop makes all of these tasks simple to do -- and easy to report on. Learn how in this tutorial!
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I Built a Military Robot

Engineering Juice
in Process
43 6 Intermediate
Mobile, military robot optimized for use in desert environments which can be controlled remotely or autonomously and can collect/ stream video to a VR headset via its front mounted camera. The method of movement is a continuous track, created using steel roller chain connected by fasteners with 3D printed links. These loops sit on a custom designed drive sprocket and idler sprocket with 4 shock absorber loaded roller pins that act as the suspension system. The drive motors are powered by '18650' batteries, directed by a raspberry pi 4 and connected to a motor controller. For connectivity, a mobile device can connect to the pi's external antenna as it is a WiFi access point. From here, directions can be sent to the robot from the mobile device using the Node Red GUI and additionally, the entirety of the main raspberry pi computer can be accessed for the use of sending custom commands for autonomous movement.
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Part 3: Setting Up for Soft Proofing in Adobe® Photoshop®

Naftali Eder
in Process
3 0 Beginner
This tutorial is a continuation of my last tutorial "Part 2: Introduction to Color Proofing: Uploading the Stratasys Color Profile". It will demonstrate how to How to Use Adobe® Photoshop® to simulate how colors selected on screen will print on the J750 and how to adjust your input color if required.
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Basics of SolidWorks Cam for CNC Milling|SolidWorks Cam Tutorial

Usman Akhtar
in NC Machining
5 0 Beginner
Learn how to Program and generate g codes for cnc mill 3018 on solidworks CAM.
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[VIDEO] Solidcam Tutorials For Beginners

Görkem Emetli
in NC Machining
6 2 Intermediate
Solidcam
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How to Convert Pictures into DXF files without any software in few seconds

Usman Akhtar
in NC Machining
24 3 Beginner
In this short laser cutting video tutorial I will show you how to convert picture into DXF file for laser cutting machine
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Static Structural Analysis

An Engineer
in Process
7 3 Intermediate
The static analysis aims to analyze the stress results, deformation results, shear-moment diagram, and reaction force results. in this tutorial, you will learn how to do static analyses for assembled models. It's an excellent tutorial for beginners in Ansys workbench. Statik analizin amacı, gerilme sonuçlarını, deformasyon sonuçlarını kesme-moment diyagramını ve reaksiyon kuvveti sonuçlarını analiz etmektir. Bu eğitimde, montajı yapılmış bir parça için statik analizin nasıl yapıldığını öğreneceksiniz. Ansys tezgahında yeni başlayanlar için çok iyi bir eğitim.
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