Converting 'sliced' model into a .sat file

Hi......

I am doing a project at university looking at the optimizing the strength of FDM made parts and then comparing these to parts traditionally made parts via injection moulding.

Part of this project is doing FEM modelling. I was wondering if there was a way of converting the 'sliced' model that you get from Slic3r into a CAD file type (eg a .sat file) so I can directly use all of the slic3r input parameters (infill percentage, infill shape etc) and export this directly to say Abaqus for modelling.

Is there a way to do this that anyone on here knows?

Thanks in advance

Will

A gcode to dxf translator may give you what you need. Slic3r is open source, so you could probably use the routines it uses to generate the preview or layer views.

ah thanks! i will research more into that!

The dimensions will always be out... as the paths have allowed for the thickness of the extrusion