Which Autodesk program is CNC machine compatible
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Skimmo
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AutoCAD can output STL, DGN and DWG files. For rapid prototyping most shops accept STL, which is the file format for Stereolitho- machines. You don't need Inventor if you're doing individual parts or small injection molded or machine lathed assemblies.
jmurray551
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AutoCAD has some 3D capabilities but in order to create a true 3D model you need to design in or pull your AutoCAD design into Inventor. If you are going to buy Inventor Professional you may want to consider purchasing Autodesk Product Design Suite. It has both products and many more. I work for a Autodesk VAR. If I can help you PM me and I will do what I can.
Tangency
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For 3 axis work, Inventor or Autocad will accomplish what youre trying to do. You can even use adobe illustrator. When exporting the curves for CNC, both DXF or DWG files are very common. For some reason I find that using true radii (instead of splines) always seems to cause less headaches because of compatibility with machine software. For more intricate work (5 axis) I recommend Inventor.
A media reactor. I have some questions about the design like
would it help if the bottom input in the reactor were to have the water come out on an angle in order to move the media around or if the actual output can spin freely to push water in different areas?
Do I need a screen, mesh, or some kind of barrier on the bottom too? I was not planning on having anything at the bottom to stop the media from touching the input pipe?
What is the best mesh or screen to use at the top of the chamber? I want something that lets the water flow fast but stops the media from escaping?
What size PVC should I use for the input pipe? I'm thinking about a 1inch or 3/4 inch.
How big should the pump be? Do reactors benefit from fast flow or not?
As you can see I have a lot of questions but will not give up
Thanks if you can and do answer any of them.
would it help if the bottom input in the reactor were to have the water come out on an angle in order to move the media around or if the actual output can spin freely to push water in different areas?
Do I need a screen, mesh, or some kind of barrier on the bottom too? I was not planning on having anything at the bottom to stop the media from touching the input pipe?
What is the best mesh or screen to use at the top of the chamber? I want something that lets the water flow fast but stops the media from escaping?
What size PVC should I use for the input pipe? I'm thinking about a 1inch or 3/4 inch.
How big should the pump be? Do reactors benefit from fast flow or not?
As you can see I have a lot of questions but will not give up
Thanks if you can and do answer any of them.
skunkmere
Member
I would think mesh would clog, input and output. i would have at least a 1/2" inlet and outlet.the pump depends on the size of filter and type of media. I have not made a filter though. I would work with what you have and take it from there making modifications. I think all media reactors get clogged. Maybe if you made a prefilter that caught everthing and that was easy to clean. it would keep you media cleaner to last longer.
skunkmere
Member
I got a tlf reactor and i use a mj1200 on the input. The filter sleeve for the mj works pretty good at keeping the media inside the reactor cleener longer. i got to clean off the filter pad a couple times a week though, but its better than taking the reactor apart every couple weeks. either way you need to monitor the reactor at least weekly