Point cloud to G-code. What do I need? - CNCzone.com-The Largest Machinist Community on the net!

jaru-eri · #1 01-15-2009, 04:04 PM

Which inexpensive software can you recomend for converting point cloud to g-code?

ger21 · #2 01-15-2009, 06:17 PM

You need two programs. One to convert the point cloud to a mesh model, and one to create the g-code from the model.

Machcloud is free and will create an .stl from the point cloud.

http://www.machsupport.com/downloads.php

And any 3D CAM program should be able to create code from the .stl

aminear · #3 01-16-2009, 02:00 PM

Meshlab is another program that you might want to take a look at, it is a free program from Italy. Not sure if it will do the point cloud but it is great for smoothing and other tools once you use MacCloud to convert it to a STL.

Arnie

guypb · #4 06-24-2009, 01:23 PM

Any idea how to machine simple 2.5D contour data from a series of XY points - I need to best fit a spline I guess - but need the curves not just straight lines. Then need to offset in Z and with stock. Anyone have an algorthim or recommend low cost software to do this?

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