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  1. 09-20-2013, 08:59 PM #1
    williamsmotower
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    points in Rhino

    I have 3600 points in shape of a 2d X,Y profile that will be closed... a cam lobe shape.

    I can't figure out how to place a line over all these points so I can cut it in Madcam.

    any suggestions?
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  2. 09-21-2013, 02:43 PM #2
    svenakela
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    You can make a surface out of a point cloud in Rhino. Try that.
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  3. 09-21-2013, 04:56 PM #3
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    Quote Originally Posted by williamsmotower View Post
    I have 3600 points in shape of a 2d X,Y profile that will be closed... a cam lobe shape.

    I can't figure out how to place a line over all these points so I can cut it in Madcam.

    any suggestions?
    got an image you can share?

    all the best,

    R
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  4. 09-22-2013, 04:41 PM #4
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    I won't be back until later tonight. .. I'll post one up later
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