I use educational version creo 3.0 parametric.
I have an orthotics project going on that we want to try 3d printed model on broken wrist. I used 123D catch to 3D scan my hand, I downloaded stl, obj file of my hand from 123D catch. I removed undesired materials of the model in Meshmixer and exported to creo 3.0
Now, I want to increase the thickness of the surface model exported from meshmixer and meshlab.
I couldn't make any editing in the software (no thickness applied). I want to make the model solid by applying 5mm thickness.
But, my friend could apply thickness to this surface model in solidworks. What he did was:
import into solidworks > copy surface (move by 5mm in desired direction) > select outer loop of first surface > extrude perimeter 5mm (up to other surface) > knit surfaces and form solid > export as stl file (Now, its useful for printing)
I have attached the 3d scan file edited in meshmixer, surface model of scanned hand(ready to export in creo)
I would be very thankful if any one could help me with suggestions!
Cheers,
Thanks!