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Weight Calculation Software

03/30/2007 6:58 AM

From 2D detail drawing, without converting these drg to 3D model is there any software available to find out the weight of the part..
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Re: Weight Calculation Software

03/30/2007 11:52 AM

Not sure what you really want here, but, GrafiCalc (or SectionCalc) at

http://www.inventbetter.com

May help

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03/31/2007 8:41 AM

I've never checked it out , but eMachineShop might be what your after (?) . I think the idea is that a home designer can submit drawing/material spec for a production quote . The software download may include the facility you want. It's a long shot , but any port...

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04/08/2007 3:49 PM

If you are using AutoCad you simply create a region of the cross-section and obtain the geometry's mass properties. Multiply the area by thickness or length, multiply by the density (.283 lb/in3 for steel) and voila, you have the weight. If other cad software doesn't do section properties you might try the section add on at the previously mentioned site.

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Re: Weight Calculation Software

05/04/2007 12:59 PM

Thickness =T Width=W Lenght=L

If all else fails T X W X L X .2833 = WEIGHT

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