Can you elaborate? I do mechanical engineering and design using Solidworks for a living and I’ve created many STL files to print parts for myself and to share with others. It sounds like what you have is a contract design gig. What is the scope of the project? Is this a replacement part? Is it a whole design project? Here is my email if you want to discuss further in private forum: peternator *AT* gmail -DOT- com
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I do provide that service. Please let me know how I can help
I can generate stl file from most cad packages. Are you trying to convert a file or draw from mechanical drawings, etc? feel free to contact me at todd.daniell at laserworksstudios.com 21
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Todd Daniell
I have a two-dimensional object that I need made into an .stl file so I can print a sheet of them that snap off that are about a quarter of inch in diameter each. I have attached the image. How long would it take for you to do this and what would it cost me to do it. If they fit into what we are trying to do, this could turn into a much larger order. Probably 1000 sheets.
I have a two-dimensional object that I need made into an .stl file so I can print a sheet of them that snap off that are about a quarter of inch in diameter each. I have attached the image. How long would it take for you to do this and what would it cost me to do it. If they fit into what we are trying to do, this could turn into a much larger order. Probably 1000 sheets.
The purple thing? It looks 3D. So you are needing a 2D representation of this thing? If that’s correct and the O’all diameter is the size of a quarter, the hairlike features around the perimeter will be way too fine for 3D printing. Can you help explain this purple ball thing?
Also just FYI the reason people are leaving their emails is because it’s just much easier to communicate. I did not know you posted this reply 3 days ago.
no that makes sense i will for sure try to get more hands on, when you design stuff is it just making the models or do you have to do a lot of math and say like caculatue the optimal moment of inertia or whatnot, or is it more ok I have to make something to say lift boxes let me just build a few ideas. i guise the best way to put this is how much math is behind your designs?
Occasional math, not nearly as in-depth or as often as you will learn in school. At first it’s a bummer, but I realized the purpose of the tough school curriculum is to train your brain to think analytically and approach problems, and expose you to the engineering disciplines… not as much to give you all the tools you will need to use on a daily basis. It’s a foundation, and so is the hands-on stuff. When you come across a problem you need to solve, you’ll say “oh yeah, I vaguely remember moments of inertia, let me brush up on that…”. You’re doing well to ask questions. Don’t stop, people like me will be eager to share. At least get into a co-op. Take 6 years to finish if need be, you’ll be far better off than finishing in 4 and having no real-world experience (guarantee you’ll be working at Barnes & Noble or something and not in an engineering job.) We hired a guy fresh out of GA Southern one time, he was too green and my boss let him go after less than 2 weeks.
ok that makes sense, well if you dont mind me asking alot of questions, can you email me at pmourges2@gmail.com and we can talk more without cluttering this guys post.
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