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Author Boralingiah, S. Chua, C K. Ong, T. Chou, S M. Institution Delcam Asia Technical Cent, Singapore, Singapore
Source International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology. v 15 n 2 1999. p 119-126.
Abstract This paper presents the technique used for converting a 3D ArtCAMTM relief file into the stereolithography (STL) format. This 3D file is obtained from a 2D picture using a 3D CNC engraving software called ArtCAMTM. The problem is to convert the 3D relief files into an STL format without compromising the accuracy and details of the relief. This paper discusses the size of the files which have been converted, and steps taken to reduce the file size by reducing the number of triangles or facets in the STL file. The discussion involves the verification of the converted model by comparing it with the original relief. The problems associated with the reduction of triangles when the file has been converted to STL format are also discussed. (Auth abstract) [References: 4] XX