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nesikachad · 01-30-2009, 07:14 AM

Yeah, this is how (sorta) I get the profiles on floor plates for inletting rifle stocks.

I use an optical comparator equipped with a PC and metrology software. I "ding" out a point cloud that outlines the profile and then export in dxf format. Wash it through Master crash and then I have an MC8/9/X file that I can assign a tool path too.

It's not a solid but if your just wanting drawings it doesn't need to be really. Editing and coverting to surfaces/solids will obviously take more work.

Good luck, it'll keep you busy that's for sure.

01-30-2009, 07:14 AM	#4
nesikachad Crashing sucks! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sturgis, South Dakota Age: 40 Posts: 843	Re: From Paper Plans to CAD Yeah, this is how (sorta) I get the profiles on floor plates for inletting rifle stocks. I use an optical comparator equipped with a PC and metrology software. I "ding" out a point cloud that outlines the profile and then export in dxf format. Wash it through Master crash and then I have an MC8/9/X file that I can assign a tool path too. It's not a solid but if your just wanting drawings it doesn't need to be really. Editing and coverting to surfaces/solids will obviously take more work. Good luck, it'll keep you busy that's for sure. __________________ Home of "The Last Sundowner" Investment grade firearms. www.LongRiflesInc.com