When the source file is a mesh, then the new 3D Print Prep tool cleans it up, removing gaps, holes and intersecting meshes, which makes them watertight. In today’s multi-CAD design environments, perhaps the most important tool is one that enables users to combine models from a variety of CAD packages. To resolve many of these issues, SpaceClaim’s new add-on tools help users prepare CAD models for 3D printing. * Inability to use 2D drawings or scanned data * Additional considerations for material, such as shrinkage * Model reduced in complexity to reduce the data sent to the printer * Fixtures added, such as exterior and interior supports * Models have to be resized to fit the envelop size * Shapes must be suitable for printing, such as merged assemblies, thickened ribs, and interiors removed
* STL files have to be watertight (no gaps between surfaces) SpaceClaim’s director of product management, Justin Hendrickson, was interviewed by Ralph Grabowski, editor of Upfront eZine, on the obstacles faced by users who want to create 3D printed parts using their CAD models. The new STL Prep for 3D Printing Module for SpaceClaim 2014 helps repair printing problems and modify STL and CAD files. According to SpaceClaim, this new module also extends SpaceClaim Engineer’s intuitive interface, speed, and ability to work with any major 3D format into the 3D printing world. The STL Prep for 3D Printing module prepares models for 3D printing not only repairs problems, but also modifies STL and CAD files. In the latest release of SpaceClaim 2014 SP1, the company is introducing a solution to help with the problems being faced with 3D printing. We’re very interested in hearing how you all are doing this so feel free to comment or send me an email as we prepare on how to tackle this topic.įacilitating the CAD-3D printing connection Problems, however, often rear their ugly heads when any file is converted to another file type. CAD files must be converted to STL files, which in turn can be used by the printer. One of the obstacles for users is how do you use CAD data to print a 3D part, as you can’t simply send the CAD file to the printer. Here is her take on what this development with SpaceClaim will mean for you. Barb has been involved in CAD developments for a number of years.
My colleague, Senior Editor Barb Schmitz, who covers all things CAD for the WTWH Media properties, recently posted an article on SpaceClaim’s recent announcement of support for STL files.
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