Re: ask about how to import 3model into mastercam
I have been contacted by customer try to use Zbrush and bring files across. Now I thought that 3dmax takes a Zbrush file and there is an option and may be a paid option to output as an Iges.
Now as for the STL it really maters on the shape that you can cut the part from the stl file. Now it this will be surfacing paths. but it does mater on what version of Mastercam with our new release of 2020 you can now make edge curves on the edges for you 2d cuts.
As for change the STL to surfaces for Iges or Solids for Step you will need to look at Geomagic or something siluar that costs lots of money.
(Note: The opinions expressed in this post are my own and are not necessarily those of CNCzone and its management)
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