Parts templates ?
08-14-2010, 07:24 PM
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RE: Parts templates ?
Don,
What software do you use for CAD? How do you scan the old parts carrier sheets (JPG, GIF, etc)? What is the procedure for incorporating the scan into the Cad file?
Thank you.
Jim
What software do you use for CAD? How do you scan the old parts carrier sheets (JPG, GIF, etc)? What is the procedure for incorporating the scan into the Cad file?
Thank you.
Jim
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I've saved the parts sheets, then scanned them. I use this as a back ground and convert the scan to a Cad file of the part. I can then pick and place parts on an imaginary sheet of balsa and the print out the sheet. You have to have one of the printers that can print roll paper though. This method gives me a pattern that I 3M77 spray the back of and stick to the wood. I can then cut it out on the band saw, or with a coping saw. I sand to the line on the print and it gives me a very clean set of parts, very close to laser cut quality. When I'm done with a part, simply peal off the paper. Storage of my "templates" just takes up a little space on my hard drive.
I've saved the parts sheets, then scanned them. I use this as a back ground and convert the scan to a Cad file of the part. I can then pick and place parts on an imaginary sheet of balsa and the print out the sheet. You have to have one of the printers that can print roll paper though. This method gives me a pattern that I 3M77 spray the back of and stick to the wood. I can then cut it out on the band saw, or with a coping saw. I sand to the line on the print and it gives me a very clean set of parts, very close to laser cut quality. When I'm done with a part, simply peal off the paper. Storage of my "templates" just takes up a little space on my hard drive.
