Can someone convert it to G-code for me ?

[rceebuilder]

Dear guys I'm trying to design a new propeller with katia .I plan to mill it on my 3 axis CNC router but I have to do some exercise first .On the other hand I have not a 3D cam software . Can someone convert it to g-code for me ?

thanks in advance

Rceebuilder

[GaryCorlew]

I opened it up in two different programs, it looked like a football to me, I then had one of our engineers open it up in solidedge, it looked like a football in that too. Is that the shape you expected?

[rceebuilder]

Yes it is a elipsoid . Can I mill it with 3D CNC router? By the way thanks for your interest .

Rceebuilder.

[GaryCorlew]

No it would have to be done on a 4th axis or in a lathe

[turmite]

rceebuilder is this ellipsoid needed for the prop? Like a nose cone or something? If so, and if you can get by with half of it you can machine it on your 3 axis, well assuming you have enough z movement and clearence.

Mike

[ger21]

You can downoad the demo of MeshCAM and create the g-code yourself. www.meshcam.com

[tobyaxis]

Originally Posted by rceebuilder Dear guys I'm trying to design a new propeller with katia .I plan to mill it on my 3 axis CNC router but I have to do some exercise first .On the other hand I have not a 3D cam software . Can someone convert it to g-code for me ? thanks in advance Rceebuilder

Originally Posted by GaryCorlew No it would have to be done on a 4th axis or in a lathe

I'll have to agree with Gary on this. It can be done with a 3 Axis Machine but will require a few fixtures. This would be better off on a 4 Axis Mill or Multi-Tasking Lathe with Live Tooling.

BTW; katia = Catia, and what version are you running? Catia V5 Rocks the Machining World 10 Fold.