marquette048
Well-Known Member
I use Rapidform and Mastecam to build my models. Rapidform takes care of the STL files generated by the 3D scanner. Mastercam takes care of the rest. I have wanted to integrate Solidworks into my work but I can't make myself break the learning curve.
99% of our products have an organic fixtures of some sort so practically all my models have to be built with surfaces. Rapidform can generate surfaces right on top of the STL as well.
I occasionally use ZBrush to digitally sculpt parts but I don't get to use that as much as I want to.
I also used Mastercam when I was a machine tool programmer (mostly milling centers). Solidworks has surfaces as well, but like you said...it has a learning curve. I have heard many say that it's definitely not intuitive! I have used it for quite a while now and I am used to it. The first few months were rough though. Sounds like you have an interesting job.