.stl files

[Namliek_J@TheeCircle™]

I have a set up fixture that has 3 stations on it. I machine a part in Station 1, then flip the part and machine at Station 2, then move to station 3.

 

I verified the first station and saved the verified stock as a .stl file. Now I open that .stl file and rotate it and translate it to the correct location so that I can use it as a .stl file for the stock at the second location. So after I translate and rotate the part, I go to save in .stl format and get a message about no surfaces or something. The file saves in .stl format, but when I go an open that file, there is nothing there?? Whats going on here? Why cant I move a part around and save it as a .stl file?? any help at all will be great. thanks guys.

[mowens]

When you are moving the stl model, are you using xform/stl? If you just open the model and use regular translate and rotate it won't save it. You have to use Xform STL.

[Namliek_J@TheeCircle™]

I was using the regular translate and rotate. i will try xform. thanks mowens

[YoDoug®]

I have notice a lot of problems with creating stl for stock after manipulation.

 

Now what I do is take the solid of the part and the wire frame stock boundary from the 1st station and translate them together to the next station. Then I copy the translated solid and wireframe to a new level and build a new solid for verifying that station. After doing this for all stations I create tiny solids to connect all stock solid, then boolean add them into 1 solid. Then I can verify the whole program.

 

Kind of time consuming but gives you an accurate verify.

[Namliek_J@TheeCircle™]

I went with the Xform --> stl and it worked out good. thanks for all the info guys.

[mowens]

[Fig sign]

You do not need to save it as stl

You can use any format such as Mc* ,sat or Iges

What have I found the best option is to have one solid file .

I usually save my fixture in separate level and make boolian add everything

Less chances to get not water-tight error

[Matt Berube at Ferron Mold]

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Less chances to get not water-tight error

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Haven't seen that since Version 9...

 

Sorry Iskander, I couldn't resist...

[Fig sign]

I ve seen this in X2 too

Create one Stl over more than one solid and you`ll see

[Goldorak]

tanks mowens

 

your method works fine!!!!