Customer verification of parts

[DTHOMSON]

We are looking to take a blank part and 1.Quickly import a raster file (such as a logo), convert it to vector and engrave the top face. Looking to do this reliably in under 15 minutes.

2. Show the finished solid/surface model with a color and the engraved work as silver. This is what would happen if you took an anodized part and engraved through the anodize. Machining operations need not be done at his point.

3. Send an electronic file to a customer for verification purposes and the customer would be able to manipulate the model to see it from different angles. Perhaps this would be via a link to a website where this process could take place.

 

We have several companies interested in having this done but have several hundred different graphics options they wish to view. They feel perhaps some graphics will not look very good in this process, or size or color etc. and want to verify via electronic model prior to approval of the part. We are using Draftsman 2000 for the raster to vector conversion (which usually takes longer than 15 minutes alone)and Mastercam V9 for the machining. Anyone have any ideas on how the rest can be done? Thanks in advance.

[Part Factory]

I just visited Draftman web site for a quick look. I see the application provides a 2D vector outline that can be used by a machine to cut around the image. I'm curious if the application can provide a topography (3D data) since your question regards surfacing. Also, I'm curious how well Draftman works for future projects coming in the door such as true type engraving.

[cadcam]

To bring in the raster file in to mastercam I use in mastercam raster to vector that changes to a MC file in side of mastercam.

 

The raster to vector is a add-on.

 

then I make a solid then bring it in to Solid works and use the Web 3d.

I will put a sample later.

[hazzard]

Two websites come to mind that may help you out.

 

Software

 

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Logos

 

HTH

[Toolfab]

I don't konw if anyone else checked out that logo link that Hazzard put up that is REALLY cool! Nice one Hazzard that could prove to be fun!

[cadcam]

Ya paul I have seen this before on this board nice place.

 

[ 01-30-2003, 05:29 PM: Message edited by: cadcam ]