3D printing molds/plugs
- Thread starter Kyle Chandler
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Cool. Ill keep that in mind.
Thanks.
Thanks.
I can also design anything you need send you the stl. Files and you can print just need to know what envelope you are working with
Awesome! What do you mean by envelope? Also what cad software do you use? Im looking for a good one to get. I have a mac though...
Ahh got it. I have a printer (ultimaker 2). Just looking for cad software. What would you recommend for mac? Keep in mind I don't have that much experience yet with cad programs, but want to learn and be able to make some cool stuff.
I would stick to the basic open source programs then. Free cad etc.. A Google search will give you many options. Mechanical desktop and solid works takes years to master. I personally have over 15 years using these programs so there easier for me then the free ones. But starting from scratch I don't suggest it. You will get discouraged easily with the higher end cad systems without training
Ok thanks. Sounds good.
Look into Autodesk Fusion 360. It's available for Mac and PC at no charge to students and reasonably priced for individuals. It has CAM and 3D printing functions already, plus you'd be learning something more along the lines of Creo, NX, SolidWorks, Inventor, etc. that can translate into usable skills rather than just knowing "free" CAD software with little to no industry application. There are also tons of tutorials on YouTube on how to use it.
http://www.autodesk.com/products/fusion-360/
https://www.youtube.com/user/AutodeskFusion360/videos
The value you get out of anything is directly proportional to the time you put into it. Even free software will take a while to master, especially if you're new to 3D or basic metrology.
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What they said. I use FreeCAD (Mac) for all of the stuff I make. It has a lot of flaws. Crashes all the time and it has difficulties adding radii and chamfers to anything but straight lines. I also have Fusion, but I haven't had the time to invest in relearning all new software, nor does it work all that well on my older Mac. I would download fusion and see if it will run on your Mac. If so, start learning that.
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Sweet thanks for the advice guys. Gonna look into it now. I agree, if I'm taking the time to learn it I might as well learn one that is useful later on.
Just downloaded it. Looks really good. Ill be on youtube awhile tonight lol.