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solidworks >> Looking for a solidworks help.

by prometheus_au » Thu, 23 Feb 2006 06:45:57 GMT

G'day all...

I'm working on a modelling project which requires some rapid
prototyping to be done. I've attempted to use 3dsMax but I've little
(almost no) CAD experience at all.

What I'm looking at having done is basically a three sided box with the
sides made up of compound curves on the outside, square cavities inside
and doors & windows along the side. The dimensions of which are
35.04mm (w) x 264.36mm (l) x 33mm (h)

I've attempted to use MeshCAM to convert a black & white cross section
of what is required into an STL file, but the local rapid prototyping
service advised me the file couldn't be read.

Is there anyone out there who would be willing to take this on? It's
probaly a small job that shouldn't take an experinced person more than
a couple of hours but I am willing to pay for your time of course.

Regards
Dave.

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solidworks >> Looking for a solidworks help.

by Fye » Thu, 23 Feb 2006 21:48:03 GMT


Tried to send you an e-mail Dave, but it bounced-back to me. I may be
able to help with your project if you could send a little more
information about what you want modeled up.

Shoot me an e-mail.
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solidworks >> Looking for a solidworks help.

by Ben Eadie » Fri, 24 Feb 2006 07:46:46 GMT

Go to
www.mountain-wave.ca
you can contact me there and we can go from there

Ben
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