The 3D object is exported to another program (the slicer) which will generate the G-code from the object, by slicing it into thin layers (hence the name.) The G-code is generated for each 2D slice and when all the 2D slices are added together totals the desired 3D object. This is the technique most commonly used for 3D printing.
CONVERT OBJ TO STL FREECAD HOW TO
We will now see how to address the third point. When printing in 3D, you must always make sure this loss of quality stays below your minimal requirements.īelow, we will assume that the first two criteria are met, and that by now you are able to produce solid objects with correct dimensions.
In any case, some loss of quality of your model will unavoidably occur during the process. The conversion of your models into G-Code can be easy and automatic, or you can also do it manually, with total control over the output. G-code has dozens of different dialects, each machine or vendor usually using its own. Most of them will only understand a machine language called G-Code. No 3D printing or CNC milling system can take FreeCAD files directly.