How to convert a 3D model into separate faces to cut

[TinWhisperer]

@amp

Is there a straightforward way to take a 3D model in Fusion and have it generate separate panels to cut?

I have not found a simple way to do yet. but have found ways to do it depending on the geometry.

@amp

I’ve seen various folk constructing fairly complex sculptures by assembling a bunch of individual polygons they’ve cut on a CNC machine

Lo polygon sculpture is very cool.

Here is an example of what you are talking about, i think?

Here is a small plastic sheep I scanned.

I had another method in Sketch up but I haven t used it for awhile.

I haven t search lately but I have search edout a method a few times in the past , If you come across a easy way to do this please post it.

@amp

What if the object is one that could be cut as flat panels, but assembly would require twisting or curving the panels? For instance a simple cylinder:

you could but the panels would need to be a sheet metal body with a flat pattern.

this square to round is pretty twisted

HVAC parts Square to Rounds 26 GA galvanized

I have made quite a few square to rounds over the years but this is the first using a CNC. Over the years I became very familiar with laying out and fabricating square to rounds by hand. When SketchUp came came out I started laying out fittings in that CAD environment , Acquiring all the true lengths, then stepping out the points with a compass on my sheet metal. Then I bought a bigger printer and could print out sometime 20 pieces of paper glue them down to the sheet metal, then cut out of t…

Did you have a project in mind?