Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] IGES and other solid model files to GCode

I think there might be some confusion here iges is a surfaces format not
solids, If you're using Solid Works then you'll want to export as an x_t
to maintain your model as a solid.
There won't be any converters from iges to Gcode as they aren't the same
thing. You'll require a CAM program that will import your solid
model...Mastercam, Gibbs etc. (not cheap)and then create toolpaths, then
post that to create Gcode (usually machine specific)
or
if you export your file as in iges it will be surfaces but there may be some
more affordable CAM software which will import it and create your toolpath
Brad

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From: "Jeff Lionberger" <jjlionberger@...>
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Sent: Friday, April 11, 2003 11:33 AM
Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] IGES and other solid model files to GCode


> Does anyone know a good program for converting solid models like an IGES
to
> GCode to run on a CNC mill? I use Solidworks 2003 to design parts and I
> want to be able to port these over to run on a CNC Mill. I have looked at
> rams, but I have had problems with the IGES import. Are there any others
> out there for a reasonable price < 900.00.
>
> Thanks,
> Jeff Lionberger
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