Software that will turn solid into slices?

[Clark Pace]

I have a model that I need slicing into sections for then laser cutting. Did anyone find a good free or affordable way to do this? I plan on gluing together.

See this link here.

https://www.google.com/search?q=laser+cut+slices+model&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS763US763&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjmkZ6-1ZLYAhUO6mMKHT0kAUwQ_AUICygC&biw=1920&bih=974#imgdii=H8H1FGw3-fl-GM:&imgrc=kQ4U7AA-YfnlJM:

[Christian Setla]

I believe you may be looking for "nesting" software, rather than slicing software which is a term often used in 3D printing and involves slicing a 3D object into slices, but the slicer software generates G code for the printer.

I just googled nesting + laser cutting and got quite a few leads, but it depends on the current 3D file and how you generate it. Some 3D modeling programs allow you to nest them for laser cutting and assembling.

I don't laser cut, nor do I 3D print, but I have been toying with the 3D printing idea.

[Rich Harman]

No, he's not talking about nesting, he needs to slice a 3d solid into layers that can be lasered. Similar to what a 3d printer would need - but different.

Autodesk Fusion 360 (https://www.autodesk.com/products/fusion-360/free-trial) (it's free for students, hobbyists and businesses that do under 100k/year) will do what you need and much more - and there is a slicer available as an add-on (https://apps.autodesk.com/FUSION/en/Detail/Index?id=8699194120463301363&os=Win64&appLang=en), apparently works as a stand alone app as well.

[Jerome Stanek]

I know Vectric Aspire can do that but is pricey for just one job.

[Mike Null]

This is probably the same thing Rich is suggesting. http://autodesk-123d-make.en.lo4d.com/

[Clark Pace]

Sorry I was not clear. Slicing a 3D object that is laser / cnc compatible. I just tried make123d. It is what I was looking for. Thanks!

[Dave Sheldrake]

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These were done with 123make for a Titan II model for a survivor of the Damascus incident

[William Adams]

I have a model that I need slicing into sections for then laser cutting. Did anyone find a good free or affordable way to do this? I plan on gluing together.

Free (and now opensource) application for doing this --- FlatFab:

http://flatfab.com/

(listed at: https://www.shapeoko.com/wiki/index.php/CAD#3D )

[Rich Harman]

This is probably the same thing Rich is suggesting. http://autodesk-123d-make.en.lo4d.com/

Yes, but 123D Make is no longer supported. That download is on a third party site, not from Autodesk. Install at your own risk.

The link I gave was to a current Autodesk product which seems to be very similar as 123D Make, it will accomplish the same goal.

[John Lifer]

Used the auto desk product a while back, pita in my opinion for that use. But did work. I've got a couple of other items I want to slice and thanks for the flatfab link, will try it.