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  1. 01-05-2009, 05:50 PM #1
    roll_tide
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    david 3d scan software

    so the david 3d software can scan 3d objects.. pretty well i might add (from the ones i seen. but can these scans be used to reproduce the objects on a cnc machine? (sorry if this is a dumb question im still trying to learn everything i can about cnc)
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  2. 01-07-2009, 09:34 PM #2
    Harryman
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    In a word, yes.

    David exports mesh files (.obj, .stl, .ply,) which you can then import into CAD and then from there CAM and CNC. Check your CAD/CAM software for what file types they can handle, not all are real happy to play with meshes.
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  3. 01-07-2009, 09:54 PM #3
    roll_tide
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    thats cool.. ill have to check that out. thanks for the help
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