Massive prices aren’t they? I use both at times. You need the right software, such as Design X Geomagics (now sold by 3D Systems at $30,000) or SpaceClaim, sold by Ansys at around $5000. I hate to tell you this, and I have asked this many times, but creating a STEP or IGES is usually not simple from this point. It looks like you have found your 3D file of a shirt and tie, am I correct? I say this because it’s perfect, and it looks like a modeled 3D item. You may have found this file on the web, or you could have 3D scanned your file, from a solid object.
STL mesh is a large collection of triangles that create a 3D shape. That’s what the procedure is called when you have an STL mesh, and want to end up with a hard CAD model. I can say, about your first question, that what you are essentially talking about, whether you’ve thought of it this way or not, is reverse engineering.
I basically just use software and hardware, I don’t do any development. In fact, I can’t say that about any software or file types that I use. I cannot answer the second question, because I don’t know the IGES or STEP file types very well, at least at their “DNA” level. PS - I couldn’t upload images of some examples of the models I’m working with, so I put them in a folder, here: If anyone can offer ANY sort of help or advice, I’d be very grateful. What exactly are STP/STEP and IGS models that seem to make them ideal for manufacturers? This is more just for my own knowledge and edification. Could that have something to do with a high polygon model? I’m actually relatively new to 3D modeling and printing (I know more about printing than modeling), so I’m not sure. Currently, the only versions I have are OBJ and STL.Īs you can probably guess: Is there software that can help with such a conversion? As of right now, I’ve tried Fusion360 and FreeCAD. I’ve been in contact with several facilities overseas who are all requesting that I send them my models as either STP/STEP or IGS files. I’m currently looking to mass produce plastic and rubber parts.
This is my first post on the forum, so I’m looking forward to hearing what you all have to say.