SLS:compacting many items into small volume

by Rickenbilly

Jul 31, 2010

Hi, Working on a file with many, many small objects. Like rice in a box, but then ricegrains in different sizes! Is there a tool/function in Rhino/Max/Grasshopper that separates all this small individual pieces on ± 2 mm. distance from each other for a very compact but not connected SLS volume. Thanks, Rickenbilly regards, ton

  • Nils

    Are the objects identical? If yes, a script in Rhino could do the job.

    Aug 3, 2010

  • Rickenbilly

    Hi Nils,

    Unfortunally all objects are different. For lowering the cost of SLS-ing I am lloking for a way to put the items as compact as possible 'in the box' . What I am looking for is a kind of + to + magnet to keeps items separated minimal 2 mm. of ech other but as close as it can be! Would it not be great to have this done with the software automaticly. Looking forward for a respones. Thanks and have a nice day.

    Aug 3, 2010