Prepare and import 3D objects

Supported 3D model formats

• 3dm: Rhinoceros 3D
• sldprt, sldasm: SоlidWorks
• par, psm, pwr, asm: Solid Edge
• stp, step
• x_t, x_b : Parasolid
• igs, iges
• jt
• OSD
• STL

It is also possible to select several files at once. This may be useful if you had split your mechanism and saved each node in a separate file.

Preparing models

Many robot manufacturers (such as KUKA, Abb, Fanuc etc.) provide 3D models of their robots which can be used in MachineMaker without any adaptation.

MachineMaker allows you to make some basic operations with imported 3D models like moving and rotating. Use transformation panel in the lower right corner to transform your 3D models.

• Milling Machines
• Robots
• Turn-Milling Machines

It is possible to move and rotate only the entire 3D model. Please use an external CAD system to make more complex operations with the 3D model.

We recommend saving mechanism 3D model at HOME (zero) positions.

Base CS transformation

It is possible to specify the mechanism's Base Coordinate System using the mouse. Turn on Base CS editing mode then hold down the Left Ctrl key and drag you Base CS into the correct position.

3D models simplifier

MachineMaker automatically simplifies imported files. All unnecessary inner faces and small objects will be deleted.

You can disable the simplifier in the application settings. Or use the integrated simplifier manually.