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francis.marcoux@ipexna.com - 3/29/2022 6:12:32 PM
   
how to flatten a cone
Hello, 

I wonder how I can flaten a cone? I need this to create a cutting guide.

Is it possible at all in KC ?
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Dana - 3/30/2022 11:30:04 AM
   
RE:how to flatten a cone
By "flatten" do you mean unwrap?  There's a function for that.

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francis.marcoux@ipexna.com - 3/31/2022 8:54:43 AM
   
RE:how to flatten a cone
I've tried Tool>Extract>Flat pattern but the end result is not correct. It looks like KC is flatening only half of the cone.
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Dana - 3/31/2022 2:35:56 PM
   
RE:how to flatten a cone
Hmmm, yes, it's been awhile since I've used the unwrap function but I recall there were some issues.  As I recall the unwrapped geometry was correct but incomplete.  I think I played with flipping geometry around or something to get the missing portions, then fit it all together.

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wkrol@kubotek3d.com - 4/6/2022 2:40:17 PM
   
RE:how to flatten a cone
Francis,
I'm send you email with video on how to use the FLATPIPE.CDE  I cannot attach here.  It will unwrap cones & cylinders.

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Soli - 4/11/2022 2:26:15 PM
   
RE:how to flatten a cone
Wes,

Please send it to me, too.

Thank you,
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michael@gutmandesign.com - 4/11/2022 2:31:59 PM
   
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Wes,

Can you post it to Kubotek University for all to see?

Thanks,

Mike

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wkrol@kubotek3d.com - 4/13/2022 9:28:59 AM
   
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I need to check why I cannot attach file here.  I sent via email 

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