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| Re: Shapeways is giving me issues [message #41791 is a reply to message #41789 ] Thu, 12 January 2012 18:49 UTC |
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How did you add the threads?
Between the threads and the main body are a series of 140 super-thin shells. Each one of those shells is single-sided, with a hole on the reverse side.
I don't know Inventory, but there should be some way to fix this. One possiblilty is to make the outside dimension of the threads ever so slighty larger.
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| Re: Shapeways is giving me issues [message #41797 is a reply to message #41791 ] Thu, 12 January 2012 19:25 UTC |
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I used the thread feature on Inventor and then used a plugin that models the thread in 3D.
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| Re: Shapeways is giving me issues [message #41800 is a reply to message #41797 ] Thu, 12 January 2012 19:37 UTC |
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I think you just answered your own question there. I don't know inventor, but in other 3D CAD programs I've used, plugins are usually only good for visual effects, not solid modeling. I'd recommend modeling the thread directly using a spiral extrusion or something similar.
Earl Grey, hot.
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| Re: Shapeways is giving me issues [message #41802 is a reply to message #41800 ] Thu, 12 January 2012 19:39 UTC |
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That's basically what this plugin does. It finds the ANSI specifications for the thread that I used and then creates a coil that cuts out the threads from the part. I'll try doing it manually and seeing what happens.
[Updated on: Thu, 12 January 2012 19:40 UTC]
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| Re: Shapeways is giving me issues [message #41807 is a reply to message #41802 ] Thu, 12 January 2012 19:59 UTC |
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I did the threads completely manually and I'm still having the issue.
What other software can I use to make threads on my part prior to upload?
Or is it even possible for Shapways to print threads?
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| Re: Shapeways is giving me issues [message #41810 is a reply to message #41789 ] Thu, 12 January 2012 20:26 UTC |
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The thread can be printed depending on the size and the material.
Stoney used Netfabb to assess your model, you could get Netfabb basic (free) and use it's repair processes to fix your model.
The Mad Moder
michael@shapeways.com
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| Re: Shapeways is giving me issues [message #41823 is a reply to message #41810 ] Thu, 12 January 2012 22:33 UTC |
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Even Netfabb is having trouble with the geometry. (I'll skip the long technical explanation)
If you'd like for me to look at it more.. Can you produce the two peices separately and email them to me? models@stonysmith.com
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| Re: Shapeways is giving me issues [message #41836 is a reply to message #41831 ] Fri, 13 January 2012 02:09 UTC |
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Doesn't look like a weapon to me. The only way you could hurt someone with that is to throw it at them. Just be smart with your description.
Earl Grey, hot.
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| Re: Shapeways is giving me issues [message #41864 is a reply to message #41789 ] Fri, 13 January 2012 13:39 UTC |
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This part shouldn't be a problem. It doesn't look like a weapon, and is only an accessory.
The Mad Moder
michael@shapeways.com
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| Re: Shapeways is giving me issues [message #41926 is a reply to message #41836 ] Sat, 14 January 2012 08:04 UTC |
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| johnnylingo wrote on Fri, 13 January 2012 02:09 |
Doesn't look like a weapon to me. The only way you could hurt someone with that is to throw it at them. Just be smart with your description.
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It's also impossible to use with any of the fabricating methods that shapeways employs. It would just shatter (and damage your rifle in the process).
Should be fine for airsoft though.
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