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Is Viacad suitable for my application? (#2890)
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Hello guys
Can Viacad 2d3d or Pro be used to complete a detailed realistic model of a car body? The model would have large curved surfaces and details (lines) with a very small radius of about 2mm. These features are incorporated into most modern cars. A picture is worth a thousand words so i've attached a link to an image of a car that has the curves and creases (small radius) that I want to create.
http://delcoates.com/?p=4 CAM
The plan is to convert the model into g-code and machine it in sections on a friends router table. Ay info is greatly appreciated.
Thanks for your time. Geoff
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Hi Geoff,
Originally Posted by: geoff1 Can Viacad 2d3d or Pro be used to complete a detailed realistic model of a car body?
With some work (and probable need for work-arounds) it could be done.
If you are going to attempt such a model, then you would need blueprints and would advise some practice with simpler models to start.
There are a number of sites that provide blueprints, You could start by looking here:-
http://www.the-blueprints.com/ Regards,
- Steve
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Hello Steve
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You could purchase 2d/32 (I paid ~$99 at CompuUSA when it was open) and simultaneously trial Pro. After about 1 year with 2d/3d i upgraded Pro. It just took me that long to get up to speed and figure out that for *my* needs/desires, i wanted pro.
These might help, if you haven't seen them:
http://www.punchcad.com/products/viacadprov6.htm http://www.punchcad.com/products/ViaCADProDataSheetV6.pdf http://www.punchcad.com/product...iaProV6CompareMatrix.pdf http://www.punchcad.com/products/viacad2d3dV6.htm http://www.punchcad.com/products/ViaCADDataSheetV6.pdf http://www.punchcad.com/product...D2D3DV6CompareMatrix.pdf The more seasoned users can add to this. One user felt there was no significant difference, but i feel there is... little things that add up...
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Hi Geoff,
Originally Posted by: geoff1 Do you know if 2d3d is sufficient or will I need Pro?
The pro version does have more advanced tools that can help, but as Punch offer a good upgrade path you could just start with 2d/3d and see how it goes. If you do decide to upgrade, then you would only need to pay what is the difference in cost from 2d/3d to pro. Have a look at the links posted above by ZLC
Originally Posted by: geoff1 Do you know of any tutorials that may be helpful for me?
I dont know of any specific to VC. If you make a search on the web, you will find various tutorials, the info can be used to help with creation in VC. One such site=
http://www.carbodydesign.com/tu...d-modeling-tutorials.php You could also start a thread and post questions concerning the various methods of surface creation.
Regards,
- Steve
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Hi Geoff,
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