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CLI estimating working time form STP/STEP file
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3 years 5 months ago #272010
by filippo.poggini
CLI estimating working time form STP/STEP file was created by filippo.poggini
It is possible to calculate estimating working time from STP/STEP file using LinuxCNC CLI?
How could I do it?
How could I do it?
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3 years 5 months ago #272027
by Aciera
Replied by Aciera on topic CLI estimating working time form STP/STEP file
Not sure what you mean. An st/step file contains a 3D model of an object. Linuxcnc works with gcode (ie toolpaths). If you have a toolpath file a rough estimate is possible but really nothing anywhere near precise.
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3 years 5 months ago #272486
by filippo.poggini
Replied by filippo.poggini on topic CLI estimating working time form STP/STEP file
Thanks Aciera,
I understand doing this:
1. convert STP file format to GCODE (how could i do this?)
2. use the GCODE file with LinuxCNC
My goal is: automatically estimate the production cost of an item starting from the stp file.
Do you know an easy solution? For example: API service online, python script, LinuxCNC configuration, etc.
I understand doing this:
1. convert STP file format to GCODE (how could i do this?)
2. use the GCODE file with LinuxCNC
My goal is: automatically estimate the production cost of an item starting from the stp file.
Do you know an easy solution? For example: API service online, python script, LinuxCNC configuration, etc.
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3 years 5 months ago #272487
by rmu
Replied by rmu on topic CLI estimating working time form STP/STEP file
In general, there is no easy solution. STP file can contain anything, even stuff that is not possible to manufacture. Also machining strategy hugely depends on material, machine, tools, work holding, tolerances, surface quality and so on.
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3 years 5 months ago #272488
by billykid
Replied by billykid on topic CLI estimating working time form STP/STEP file
3d model does not say anything about the time it will take because it depends on the machine you will use, cutter diameter, number of passes, etc... from the model the desired toolpath must be created in gcode with a cam program, then you will be able to have a time even if not very precise as Aciera and rmu said.
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3 years 5 months ago #272491
by tommylight
Replied by tommylight on topic CLI estimating working time form STP/STEP file
For what machine?
Slicers give an estimate of time, always.
LinuxCNC will show the feed time for everything, but only feed time, rapids and accelerations are not included, but i got used to adding those from the ammount of cuts.
File>properties menu.
Slicers give an estimate of time, always.
LinuxCNC will show the feed time for everything, but only feed time, rapids and accelerations are not included, but i got used to adding those from the ammount of cuts.
File>properties menu.
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