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01-16-2007, 12:40 AM
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Hi I have a 3 axis wood router running under mach3, Can I use Alibrexpress and Meshcam to make parts such as bridges and necks? If not what do you suggest, I don't have a lot of money to spend, I'm just a poor luthier.   |
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01-16-2007, 08:08 AM
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| It's possible, if your really good with Alibre. Model and export as .stl, provided your version of Xpress can export an .stl
__________________ Gerry Mach3 2010 Screenset http://home.comcast.net/~cncwoodworker/2010.html (Note: The opinions expressed in this post are my own and are not necessarily those of CNCzone and its management) |
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01-16-2007, 01:35 PM
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| Ger, I checked my version of xpress and it does export .stl. If I didn't go this route what would you recommend as a low cost alternative? BTW Thanks Ger for all the help you gave me on my machine a year ago. Ed. |
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01-16-2007, 05:27 PM
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| I'd try to find the CAD program that is easiest for YOU to model your parts. Necks can be tricky to model. A lot of guys use Rhino. You could also try TurboCAD and DesignCAD.
__________________ Gerry Mach3 2010 Screenset http://home.comcast.net/~cncwoodworker/2010.html (Note: The opinions expressed in this post are my own and are not necessarily those of CNCzone and its management) |
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