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I have an STL file of some topography and I want to cut it into the back of a piece of acrylic with a 3 axis router. I dont have much experience cutting out 3D objects, just some basic trial stuff to learn on. I can take the STL file and CAM up the G-code well enough but flipping it upside down and cutting it into the back of a piece of stock has got me stymied. Can anybody point me in the right direct as far as software or methods to do this? I am learning Fusion360 and I have EstlCam. I'm open to getting other software if I need to. Thanks in advance.
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12-30-2017, 09:23 PM #1
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Simple question,... I think; Mirroring an STL file
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12-30-2017, 09:28 PM #2
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Re: Simple question,... I think; Mirroring an STL file
Get MeshMixer to play with STL files. Freeware, and made for STL manipulation.
CAD, CAM, Scanning, Modelling, Machining and more. http://www.mcpii.com/3dservices.html
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12-30-2017, 10:24 PM #3
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Re: Simple question,... I think; Mirroring an STL file
Thanks. Looking at it now.... I think all I have to do is machine it as a mold??
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12-30-2017, 10:42 PM #4
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Re: Simple question,... I think; Mirroring an STL file
F360 will do it. This video at the 20 min mark. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yMaih-vPNr4
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