More solidworks for those with interest (cut out part tonight)
12-01-2007, 11:09 PM
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More solidworks for those with interest (cut out part tonight)
I already made a plug for a fuel cell and was going to mold it, and then new tools, meant giving another way a shot, pictures speak more than words. They are sort of out of order, but basically I put the dimensions in solidworks made the parts, assembled them. Then I transferred the parts to Bobcad where I get it ready to cut. Make my cut passes (shown in red lines and arrows) and them move it from there to the cutting software! This is my first time to make a true 3d part. I will assemble the pieces tomorrow.
On another note, a friend told me I could make the parting board as I make the part. As one piece! This is going to be cool!
On another note, a friend told me I could make the parting board as I make the part. As one piece! This is going to be cool!
12-01-2007, 11:13 PM
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The shapes I made were funky, so in solidworks, I emptied the tank and made it .005 thick all the way around, then did mass properties cubic inches when translated gives me nearly 80 ounces per main fuel tank.!
12-02-2007, 04:26 AM
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RE: More solidworks for those with interest (cut out part tonight)
Hi Sean,
Looks great, your certainly getting to grips with soldworks. I did something similar last week to make a plug for wheel wells.
As I did not have any ball end cutters I did a test run using a 1/2" slot drill so the radiuses were not a smooth as they should have been.
When I have machined it with the ball end cutters I shall post some pictures. I used Meshcam (you get a 56 day free trial period) to generate the tool path from solidworks. Meshcam generates the complete toolpath automatically. Next time I will try Mastercam if I can figure it out how to do it.
I have just finished converting my lathe to run on Mach3 so more toys to play with.
regards
Arthur
Looks great, your certainly getting to grips with soldworks. I did something similar last week to make a plug for wheel wells.
As I did not have any ball end cutters I did a test run using a 1/2" slot drill so the radiuses were not a smooth as they should have been.
When I have machined it with the ball end cutters I shall post some pictures. I used Meshcam (you get a 56 day free trial period) to generate the tool path from solidworks. Meshcam generates the complete toolpath automatically. Next time I will try Mastercam if I can figure it out how to do it.
I have just finished converting my lathe to run on Mach3 so more toys to play with.
regards
Arthur
12-02-2007, 09:42 AM
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Sean & Arthur:
I worked a little with Solidwork at American LaFrance building fire trucks but have forgotten every thing I knew, or should I say learning. Dose SolidWorks have a good "HELP" program built in. I have been using AutoCAD for the last 13 years, verisions from R10 thru 2006 and they have done a good job with theirs. I have the program and would like to learn it! as the data base driven part would help greatly when taking a 2D part to the rewal shape it is on the slant or tilt. Any thing you can share would bless me greatly! This Stinson wing has been giving me fits. I think I have adjusted it properly and then go to assemble it in 3D and find I am just a few clicks off, do this a few time with each part and you have invested a great amount of time and sometimes you just are not satisfied with the way it all goes together
Thanks!
Charlie
I worked a little with Solidwork at American LaFrance building fire trucks but have forgotten every thing I knew, or should I say learning. Dose SolidWorks have a good "HELP" program built in. I have been using AutoCAD for the last 13 years, verisions from R10 thru 2006 and they have done a good job with theirs. I have the program and would like to learn it! as the data base driven part would help greatly when taking a 2D part to the rewal shape it is on the slant or tilt. Any thing you can share would bless me greatly! This Stinson wing has been giving me fits. I think I have adjusted it properly and then go to assemble it in 3D and find I am just a few clicks off, do this a few time with each part and you have invested a great amount of time and sometimes you just are not satisfied with the way it all goes together
Thanks!
Charlie
12-02-2007, 09:58 AM
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Charlie, sometimes I feel like I have an advantage, and sometimes I feel disadvantaged. Most I interact with have a lot more experiance than I do, I'm such a newbie at Cad, it's sometimes ridiculous how long it takes me to get a concept. I had to bang my head against the wall yesterday for two hours trying to get my head wrapped around this 3d cutting, how to make the computer do it. Once I found the magic buttons, I was able to put it to immediate use, which is a heck of an advantage that I have the equipment here to make my parts and ideas RIGHT NOW.
Wish I could help more, but I'm just starting down my Solidworks path. It's a hell of a program, no doubt about it!
Good Luck!
Wish I could help more, but I'm just starting down my Solidworks path. It's a hell of a program, no doubt about it!
Good Luck!
12-02-2007, 11:46 AM
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Sean:
When do you work, for food and booze money that is? When do you sleep? Anytime for the ladies?.......Did you win the lottery?
When do you work, for food and booze money that is? When do you sleep? Anytime for the ladies?.......Did you win the lottery?
12-02-2007, 06:21 PM
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Charlie,
I am just a beginer in Solidworks, I used to use Autocad a few years ago but not in 3d. From what I remember from learning autocad Solidworks is much easier.
I purchased a book called Inside Solidworks by David Murray so between the book and solidworks help files I have managed to pick up the basics. It is time consuming but it is another interesting aspect to the hobby,
Arthur
I am just a beginer in Solidworks, I used to use Autocad a few years ago but not in 3d. From what I remember from learning autocad Solidworks is much easier.
I purchased a book called Inside Solidworks by David Murray so between the book and solidworks help files I have managed to pick up the basics. It is time consuming but it is another interesting aspect to the hobby,
Arthur
12-02-2007, 07:36 PM
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Charlie,
I am just a beginer in Solidworks, I used to use Autocad a few years ago but not in 3d. From what I remember from learning autocad Solidworks is much easier.
I purchased a book called Inside Solidworks by David Murray so between the book and solidworks help files I have managed to pick up the basics. It is time consuming but it is another interesting aspect to the hobby,
Arthur
Charlie,
I am just a beginer in Solidworks, I used to use Autocad a few years ago but not in 3d. From what I remember from learning autocad Solidworks is much easier.
I purchased a book called Inside Solidworks by David Murray so between the book and solidworks help files I have managed to pick up the basics. It is time consuming but it is another interesting aspect to the hobby,
Arthur
12-03-2007, 08:30 AM
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There is a time in every modelers career where buying another ARFs just won't do. Initially, 3D CAD is time consuming, but after a while you can't live without it. For this reason I haven't bought a ARF or a kit for some time. Bottom line is that once you combine CAD with CNC there is no hope, you're hooked!
There is a time in every modelers career where buying another ARFs just won't do. Initially, 3D CAD is time consuming, but after a while you can't live without it. For this reason I haven't bought a ARF or a kit for some time. Bottom line is that once you combine CAD with CNC there is no hope, you're hooked!
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seanreit
I use Solidworks everyday in my day job
If you need any assistance at any time, just PM me.
I have another big advantage, I can download 3D models straight into a Rapid Manufacturing Laser machine and make the parts within hours.
Unfortunately, I don’t own it!
Paul
I use Solidworks everyday in my day job
If you need any assistance at any time, just PM me.
I have another big advantage, I can download 3D models straight into a Rapid Manufacturing Laser machine and make the parts within hours.
Unfortunately, I don’t own it!
Paul
