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Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] 3D Object to "Layers" in TurboCad Pro version 5?

Posted by Tim Goldstein
on 2001-01-31 13:19:41 UTC
Much easier to do in a 3-D surfacing program. Take a look at
http://www.stlwork.com/ for a nice low cost option from Fred Smith at
IMService (home of Vector CAD/CAM)

Tim
[Denver, CO]

>Hi all,
>
> I need to find a way to split a 3-D object into .05" "layers" in
>TurboCad for the purposes of milling.
>
>For instance, create a "half-globe" in 3-D space and have TurbCad
>"slice" it into 10 layers of .05" each for milling on a Max NC-10.
>I'm sure this is an easy question for CAD old-timers but I tough one
>for us newbies.
>
>Thanks in advance for any help!
>Tracy Norris
>
>

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tnorris@h... 2001-01-31 12:52:46 UTC 3D Object to "Layers" in TurboCad Pro version 5? Tim Goldstein 2001-01-31 13:19:41 UTC Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] 3D Object to "Layers" in TurboCad Pro version 5? Smoke 2001-01-31 14:36:48 UTC Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] 3D Object to "Layers" in TurboCad Pro version 5?