Tips for Converting an STL File to a "Reverse Engineering" STP File

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Hello,

I will have to reverse engineer from STL  files ( reconstruction of CAD surfaces of Pistons, Connecting Rods, Valves...)  to get STP files that can be used in Solidworks 2018, Siemens NX, Catia...

Would there be a tutorial that will explain the steps to me?

John.

 

 

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See this tutorial among others

https://www.lynkoa.com/contenu/limportation-de-fichiers-neutre-solidworks

@+ ;-)

 

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Hello @John

For soldiwoks: the safest method is certainly to convert your STL into PART, to check that all the surfaces connect well and that you have all the right dimensions, especially the tolerances on the diameters.

Once this step is done then your SLDPRT and STP.

I don't know why you want to switch to STP but if it's to do 3D printing you have to be very careful with all the tapping, and other precautions to take.

Here you are! tell us why STP?

Kind regards

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Thank you Zozo_Mp and GT22 for your answers,

The STP files will be used for the production of parts such as  pistons, connecting rods, crankshaft after reverse engineering...

Kind regards

John