How can I make mesh objects to solid body for 3D-Printing (2024)

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‎01-17-202001:05 AM

How can I make mesh objects to solid body for 3D-Printing

I have to downloaded the .obj, .stlof car modeland I need send to 3D-Printing but file is not solid body.

any one cansuggestion me, how can I merge them or convert them to solid body to print on 3D-Prinintg?

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Hi@supanut.wannacharoen,

To convert in solid : Right click on the mesh -> Convert to BRep.

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But, in the mesh environment, you may want to :

-Merge the bodies

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-Decimate / reduce it

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I'm not sure what you wanted but models for 3dprintig ARE mesh so probably you just want to merge the bodies, you won't need to convert to BRep, just export in STL files.

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‎01-17-202002:43 AM

None of that is correct!

These objects are likely quad meshes by the looks of the screenshot and were created in a Sub-D modeler. 3DS Max, Modo Blender etc.

They can be converted into T-Splines and then into CAD geometry. However, the big surfaces are just that, surfaces. They don't enclose a volume watertight so will convert into NURBS surfaces not solid bodies.

There is a good bit of work ( a few hours of skilled labor) involved getting this into a 3D printable form.

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‎01-17-202002:55 AM

You're right I should have kept my mouth shut, will do next time.

I've done this several times but with closed, "standard" STL notquad meshes.

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While the following YouTube video does not pertain to the question asked in this thread I am going to post it anyway.

The reason is that "convert to BRep" and "If face count too high reduce in mesh workspace bofer converting to BRep" is often given and IMHO often results in inferior models, which is unnecessary.

Many CAD people don't really know mesh oriented workflows so here is a hybrid that can help connect the two worlds:

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‎04-29-202203:11 PM

If anyone is still interested in this thread, this is what works:

- Select face (for example the hood)

- Convert quad mesh to T-spline

- Convert T-spline to Brep

- "Thicken tool"

- Export as .stl

I'm not sure how much quality you will loose in this process, but for such a project I'd say it's very minimal. This process is much faster and cleaner than trying to create a Brep using the prismatic option

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‎04-29-202205:50 PM

@ARIA_FPVthe thing that often prevents this from working is the thicken part. Tight curves create self intersections and then you cannot simply use the thicken in the Solid/Surface tab.

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‎04-30-202202:44 AM

That is true. I did run into some errors because of what you mentioned. With some additional work I think it's doable for a project like this where accuracy isn't as critical. Anyways, I learned Fusion 360 myself for designing carbon fiber frames, so I'm a total beginner with meshes and surfaces and might be totally wrong.

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FAQs

How do you convert 3D mesh to solid? ›

Switch to ribbon "Mesh" and select in group "Convert Mesh" in the selection list "Faceted, not optimized". In the ribbon group click "Convert to Solid" and select the parts to convert.

How to make a solid out of a mesh? ›

To Convert a Mesh Object to a 3D Solid
  1. Click Mesh tab Convert Mesh panel Convert Options drop-down.
  2. Specify one of the following conversion options: Smooth, optimized. ...
  3. Click Mesh Modeling tab Convert Mesh panel Convert to Solid.
  4. Select a mesh object that has no gaps or intersecting faces.

How do you prepare a mesh for 3D printing? ›

3D Printing Mesh Preparation
  1. Setting a buildplate in Rhino. Always double check that the meshes are aligned to the same bottom plane.
  2. Select your models and run the align command.
  3. ShowEdges and Object Type.
  4. Zoom into naked edges to quickly identify problem areas.
  5. Run the Export command.
  6. Default . stl export options.
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How do you simplify 3D mesh? ›

Right-click the model and pick Simplify model from the context menu. You can limit the simplification either by detail level or by the ratio of triangles to remove.

How do you convert mesh to surfaces? ›

To create a Surface From Mesh feature:
  1. Click Tools > Options > Import. ...
  2. Click File > Open and browse to the mesh file.
  3. Click Insert > Surface > Surface From Mesh .
  4. Under Facets, do the following: ...
  5. Adjust the Facet tolerance slider to include fewer mesh facets in the surface you are creating.

How to make stl solid? ›

How do I convert STL graphics to a solid model in SOLIDWORKS?
  1. Step 1: Open SOLIDWORKS. Start SolidWorks and click Open.
  2. Step 2: Select File Type. Change file type to STL.
  3. Step 3: Click Options. Click Options.
  4. Step 4: Change Import As. Change import as to Solid body.
  5. Step 5: Select STL file. ...
  6. Step 6: STL file is updated.

Can meshes be 3D printed? ›

As long as your models are "water tight" (as in there are no holes in the mesh) then you should be able to slice them and send them to a printer. The slicer will handle the infill and support generation and such.

What is the difference between 3D printing solid and mesh? ›

Delving into Mesh Modeling: A Versatile Tool for Creatives

This approach is more flexible and less rigid than solid modeling, making it ideal for creating organic shapes and complex surfaces. Software like Blender, Maya, and 3ds Max are commonly used for mesh modeling.

What is the 3D mesh technique? ›

- Subdivision Surface: This type of mesh 3D model uses a technique called sub-division to create smooth and detailed surfaces. - NURBS (Non-Uniform Rational B-Splines): NURBS models use mathematical formulas to define the shape of the object, making them ideal for creating complex organic shapes.

How to convert 3D face to 3D solid? ›

Solution
  1. Enter CONVTOSURFACE on the command line.
  2. Select the face that you want to convert.
  3. Enter THICKEN on the command line.
  4. Select the surface.
  5. Enter a thickness value for the selected surface on the command line.
  6. When prompted, choose whether or not to erase the defining surface.
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How do you make a mesh collider solid? ›

Select the object you want to make solid and click "Add Component" then go to physics>mesh collider> check convex and add a material and mesh . This should do the trick. To Make Objects Solid you need to add COLLIDERS to the objects so that the objects don't pass through each other.

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