SurfUtil
is a utility that allows you to
Flatten any 3d wireframe geometry to
a specific plane. Special processing
to align a part in space to the top
view of Surfcam designed
specifically for
systems like UG, Catia, ProE,
Solidworks and others. SurfUtil
also allows you to use the simple
transform rotate command that
doesn't require CView usage ( great
for beginners ) to easily adjust
parts when you bring them into
Surfcam.
IN addition, SurfUtil has special
processing for Solidworks parts that
allow you to adjust the
orientation of an
imported Solidworks file with a
click of a button. Another
great feature, Surfutility allows to
create Views based off of special
geometries. ie; circle, flat
surface, offset as well as View's
rotated around an axis using one of
the standard views or a
view you created. SurfUtil is a MUST FOR MILLTURN!
View created at 45 degree increments
around the X axis starting with View
9
Note: Part was rotated in Z 90 before
Views were created
Flatten 3d wireframe to one of the
workplanes
Result of using the Transform rotate
The alignment mode using the circle
alignment method
Measuring circle to check circle
normal
Creating the circle view, by fliping
the Z axis, and telling it the local X
axis should point in the positive X
axis.
The created circle view result
Using a flat surface for view
creation
View created from a surface
SurfUtil will
also create a view
from a line ( excellent for bores with
centerline axis for machining )
