
Originally Posted by
cgroves
Hello,
I'm using Alibre to model parts and to create IGES files for import to Sprutcam. I'm having all sorts of issues with the IGES files themselves. In my experience Alibre does a terrible job of creating IGES files from models that have curves in them. Instead of curved faces I get some that are cylinders. When I sew faces, I get non visible edges show up that I can select but cannot delete.
I've tried exporting files to STP from Alibre and then using a STEP/IGS converter and it doesn't have the cylinder problem but the "invisible" edge problem still shows up. This means that Sprutcam doesn't machine the faces properly. I also get "tool holder contact" warnings where there shouldn't be any warnings.
I wasted countless hours trying to get on top of this.
Is anybody else having these sorts of problems? Have you discovered any work a rounds?
Does Sprut have any plans to import STEP or ACIS files to avoid these IGES conversion issues?
Regards, Christian