3-D Wire frame converted to igers surfaced modle

[Scott Bond]

Hi all

 

I receaved some boeing files that are all wire, and they are 3-d wire, but there are no surfs. Is

there a simple way to make surfaces to the wire frame.

I know we have some labor intensive options, but i'm looking for a "fix the problem" button.

 

Thanks , Scott

[BernieT]

Sorry Scott, no fix it button. Were there surfaces before the IGES translation?? If so get them to resend with surfs.

 

Ruled surfaces would be the easiest to generate if you need square or rectangular surfs. Create-Surf-flat boundry would be next but only for flat areas. Sorry, no easy way.

 

Good luck.

[Scott Bond]

Good Morning

 

I was just hoping that I missed some magic feature from version 7, or 8.

Thanks

[robk]

Scott,

If you're allowed to send the file, I should be able to do it for you in CadKey. Please respond quickly because I'm out of here in about 20 minutes.

[Mike Mattera - TFM]

WOW robk!! You can model a complate 3D wireframe part into surfaces in only 20 minutes? You are good!

 

I think Bernie is right. Must have been surfaces there already. Someone just forgot to send them. It can be a lot of work to "coons" and "loft" your way to a complete part and the surfaces may not be the same as the original. Coons and Loft will match to the edges, but not to the other surfaces (i.e. if they were originaly tangent, etc).

 

However I think the "Magic Button" idea is great. We should suggest that to CNC.

 

Mike Mattera

[robk]

CadKey has a "magic" button Mike

Most likely the model will need some touching up, but it saves a lot of time.

[heeler]

robk

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posted 07-01-2005 11:35 AM

 

posted 07-01-2005 12:55 PM

 

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Please respond quickly because I'm out of here in about 20 minutes.

 

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you need some new batteries for your watch.

 

Glenn

[Thad]

Glenn,

 

Looks like Rob is on the same time schedule as my wife.

 

"I'll be ready to go in 5 minutes!"

 

Thad teh jumpin' on the bandwagon

[robk]

You guys are funny

The 2nd reply was from home...

I just can't seem to leave this place

BTW, I'm still home

[P_Scott]

Scott,

 

Ask the boeing engineers what they're using to design the files with. Chances are there's a converter to bring their native file format into Mcam. Are you still using V8? Gotta get up to date if that's the case. Ask your reseller what your options are. HTH

[Scott Bond]

Thanks for all the support guys.

 

For those of you that want to try the converson,

I put a copy of each of Jay's FTP under "files to be converted for MC"

If we can't use or find an easeier way, I will be starting the Mastercam labor way on Friday .

(the customer will be of no help on this one)

Wish us luck

Scott

[BernieT]

Hey Scott, what is the name of the files???

[Scott Bond]

7791341-bscrev-.igs

7791342-bscrev-.igs

[BernieT]

Sorry Scott, you have wireframe models only.

 

Good luck with the surfacing project, it doesn't look too hard, though. Maybe take up robk's offer, might save some time.

[BernieT]

Scott, check your mail

[Scott Bond]

Thanks , it looks great.