reecekennedy Posted August 5, 2018 Report Share Posted August 5, 2018 I'm interested in trying to make custom lures. I made a design in an OBJ file format and am trying to find a way to get a mold made of it. What is my best options? I've tried contacting machine shops but they do not take the file type, and it seems like they need some kind of 2D file that I don't really understand. I'm very new to this. Thanks for the help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OIR Posted August 5, 2018 Report Share Posted August 5, 2018 (edited) http://baitmold.com/custom-bait-molds/ well ask first what type of file they are using . you can get many converter free on the web but as a plasma cutter I get a lot of files that I have to correct and it costs work time that the customer has to pay Edited August 5, 2018 by OIR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonteSS Posted August 5, 2018 Report Share Posted August 5, 2018 There is a guy in Israel that is reasonable. Forgot the name. Printalure maybe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joelh831 Posted August 19, 2018 Report Share Posted August 19, 2018 Look up Print-A-Lure on Facebook his absolutely one of the best designers I've ever seen and great to work with. I've gotten a few molds made and the price is very very reasonable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TroutSupport.com Posted August 22, 2018 Report Share Posted August 22, 2018 they'll need some sort of 3d file.. Solidworks or AutoCad 3d or something similar. I wonder if you have a friend that has autocad 3d, perhaps he can import your file and spit something out they can use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Arnies Tackle Posted August 24, 2018 Report Share Posted August 24, 2018 sent you a pm. I can convert it to step or stl for you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted September 1, 2018 Report Share Posted September 1, 2018 15 minutes ago, CNC Molds N Stuff said: .stp files tend to transfer from platform to platform better than .stl. Both can be used, but .stl is intended to be a final output format. .stp is easily editable and can be modified or used with boolean operations to create secondary geometry. That can aid in actually making the mold. Of course every mold maker will have their own style and method of doing things, so ask them. Bob, I just love it when you talk dirty! Hahaha Seriously, it's great when someone who actually knows about this stuff chimes in. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-wayne Posted November 17, 2018 Report Share Posted November 17, 2018 To create the information needed to have the computer controlled cutter do the proper moves to cut out the mould shape you need a 3 dimensional design. As said Autodesk Inventor or SolidWorks software are ideal for creating such 3 dimensional design files. The ".stl" is a sequential triangle language which in simple terms uses little triangles to create the 3 dimensional design. This is a typical file type that 3D printers use to create plastic components of the 3 dimensional design. I hope this helps Personally I perfer the .stl format and the dimensions of the object so I can ensure proper sizing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elf Posted November 18, 2018 Report Share Posted November 18, 2018 On 9/1/2018 at 10:02 AM, mark poulson said: Bob, I just love it when you talk dirty! Hahaha Seriously, it's great when someone who actually knows about this stuff chimes in. I couldn't agree more! I love answers like his. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
