It is really appreciated if you provide links or info to free software (or low price software) for converting STL format to G-code format.
PS: STL format is usually used for 3D printing while G-codes are used for CNC machines.
Best regards and thanks
Dear Ghassan A AlKindi
I think there is no any software to convert stl files to G-codes directly.
If you're process is with milling cnc machine, I think the software Powermill is suitable for converting.
because you should first import you're model to the software then define it and finally get G-codes which is match to the model.
Thanks Ali. I am in the process of developing such post-processor which include several decision making/artificial intelligence features. This is why I wanted to check if any software is available that directly convert STL to G-codes.
I am sure that such software tool will will be of great benefits for those who are using 3D scanners to capture their models.
I appreciate your answer and hopefully I will receive further confirmation from other colleagues.
Best regards
Hello,
Softwares free to convert STL to G-code:
Slic3r:
http://slic3r.org/
Cura:
https://ultimaker.com/en/products/cura-software
https://ultimaker.com/en/products/cura-software
Hello,
Softwares free to convert STL to G-code:
Slic3r:
http://slic3r.org/
Cura:
https://ultimaker.com/en/products/cura-software
https://ultimaker.com/en/products/cura-software
Hello,
Softwares free to convert STL to G-code:
Slic3r:
http://slic3r.org/
Cura:
https://ultimaker.com/en/products/cura-software
https://ultimaker.com/en/products/cura-software
Thank you Mr Pau. The suggested software will be accessed and tested.
I will revert back to you once this is done.
Best regards
What do you want to use the G-coding for ?
There are several free (although not necessarily open source) packages available that can use STL models to generate milling tool paths. One example is FreeMill (http://mecsoft.com/freemill/).
If you want to use it for 3D printing, there are indeed packages like e.g. Slic3r as others already mentioned.
I'm using Cura 14.09
Its too friendly.............
you can download from the below link
https://www.lulzbot.com/cura
"Slic3r" is another solution
SLIC3R,REPERTIER-HOST,CURA , these softwares can match you needs. But all these softwares can only used for three translational degrees of freedom Cartesian coordinates 3D printing equipment . Other 3D printing equipments with rotational degrees of freedom can not match it .
I use slic3r and repeater host for 3D printing on my Orion Delta. This software produces G-code intended for printing. I use other software for developing G-code for conventional 4-axis milling. G-code is the final language of the machine, step by step instructions. Each machine or type of processing has a unique format of coding. The STL file structure is used for surface representation, modeling and prototyping. The output of all post processors is G-code for a specific machine, quite often the code may not be ported to multiple machines unless thay are absolutely identical ( i.e. Bridgeport to Faunic). CNC, computer-numerical-control, uses G-code. The data file formate can be VECTOR or NURBS depending on the final post processing application. One must know the end to define the beginning.
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Hello all,
As you know, STL is an format dedicated for rapid prototyping for the most of 3D printers. You have already heard about STEP-NC (ISO 14649 and ISO 10303-238). Nowadays, i think STL is going to die since it will be replaced by STEP-NC. Many researches are made to standardize rapid prototyping.
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