Cut 3.0D Software – Features

1. 3D Model Formats

Cut3D includes powerful import filters that work with most of the industry standard mesh file formats.

3D CAD and Graphics Design software packages will typically include standard options for saving 3D models in at least one of the file formats supported by Cut3D. The commonly used design software products are,

a. Rhino3D
b. 3D Studio
c. AutoCAD
d. Bobcad
e. ProEngineer
f. Solid Works
g. SolidEdge
h. Silo

The internet is a very useful source for 3D models with many web sites offering 3D clipart pieces. Many of these also offer Free models that can be used to test they work with Cut3D.

The 3D file types supported in Cut3D are

 2. Sizing and Positioning

3D Models are typically designed in any orientation and at any size. Cut3D includes options for selecting what faces of the model to machine, mirroring, rotating and setting the required size in Inches or Metric.

 Multi-sided Machining

3D models can be machined as single, double or four sided projects. Simply select the option required and Cut3D calculates the all of the associated toolpaths automatically!

3. Automatic Boundary detection with Tabs

Automatic Boundary Detection

When cutting 3D projects it's important to minimize the machining times by not wasting time cutting unwanted regions of the material. Cut3D includes a unique option for detecting the model boundaries and limiting the toolpaths inside these regions.

Interactive Tab Placement

When cutting models completely out of the material it's essential to have tabs to stop the job breaking free during machining.

4. Fast and Efficient 3D Toolpath Options

Roughing Toolpaths

Fast and efficient Z Level rough machining removes unwanted stock material quickly and easily, leaving material on the model for the Finishing toolpath to remove.

Finishing toolpaths

High quality 3D finishing cutterpaths are calculated in seconds.

Cut Out toolpath

Once the model has been machined to the required size it can easily be cut out of the material using the Cut Out toolpath. This option automatically calculates the boundary silhouette and calculates a multiple z level profile toolpath to cut around the shape.

5. Model Slicing

When a 3D model is to large / thick to fit under the gantry on your machine or you don't have thick enough material, the model can very easily be 'sliced' into thinner sections. For example, a 24" high model can be sliced into 12 x 2" thick pieces that can then be machined and assembled.

6. Realistic Toolpath Preview

The calculated toolpaths can be simulated into different materials to show exactly what they will produce when run on the CNC machine.

7. Estimated machining times

Cut3D automatically calculates the theoretical cutting times for each of the toolpaths using the specified feed rates.

8. Saving the toolpaths

Standard postprocessor's are included for virtually all CNC machine control systems. The postprocessor's are 'open' and can easily be configured to match specific file formats.

The postprocessor supports Automatic Tool Changing and can easily be modified to save the roughing, finishing and cut out toolpaths into a single file.