Hello all I've been using gibbs now for a bit. Most times I make the model off the print other times designers will send me a model. How ever I took it upon myself to try and learn more so ive imported a model that has no flat surfaces. My question is what would be the best approach in aligning the solid that i may start creating processes. This is to be done in 3 axis environment as well. I can't
upload a sample either since I don't own the rights. Not to mention I'd probably get fired if I were caught :cool:

Thanks to any and all suggestions.

The question is too vague. You need to ask a more precise question.

If there are no flat surfaces, you pretty much have to decide what "side" you will machine first. then 2d rotate and line it up from there. It really matters how it will fit in the material you decided to work from.

There are allot of factors in deciding which way to orient a piece relative to machining it. Usually you decide what would be best about when your half way through machining it! :D

Ok yes then what would be the best way to align it as flat as possible. As of now I have created a new cs then aligned the axis parallel to to two of the furthest points after I extracted geometry,then of course shot a line through them. The surface is not only approx oval its also concaved. Kinda like a twist in the concave. My thoughts were to run it in a picture frame type setup. But thought some of you might have better approach to aligning the model. Thx for your quick response.