[markpg28]

I have a a DXF of a flame design I want to cut in a PC panel on my new CNC router.

I am very new to this & a beginner.

What programme is easiest & best to convert the file to gcode to cut it?
I want a 2mm cut with a 1mm pass.

I just cant seem to be able to accoumplish it in lazycam.

The files I do create dont come out right in mach3.

Help appreciated.

Mark

[ger21]

Try Vectric's Cut2D. Very easy to use.

[markpg28]

Hi, I have tried cut 2D but no matter what I try I just cant get this file to turn out right.
I can easily generate paths for simple geometry but this one never comes out right in mach3
it only shows half my drawing & if I try routout which I have paid for it wont import it properly.
Can anyone help me with this or can someone use my file & generate a tool path for me.
I desperatly need to get this cut done.
I am cutting 2mm aluminuim with a 2mm endmill & want to do a 1mm 2 pass cut.

[jalessi]

Mark,

Please post the artwork.

Jeff...

[markpg28]

Hi Jeff, Thanx for the reply

I have uploaded the DXF file.

The sixe I need to cut is 470 x 380 x 2mm.

Help appreciated.

Mark

[jalessi]

Mark,

The first problem I see is that the vector is open.

See the attached jpg.

Please revise drawing.

Jeff...

[markpg28]

Hi Jeff, I dont know what you mean by the vector is open, I am very new to this.

In the jpeg I can only see the flame design, where the flames finish at top & bottom they are supposed to join up into a square so it forms a window.

Mark

[Switcher]

Hi Jeff, I dont know what you mean by the vector is open, I am very new to this.

In the jpeg I can only see the flame design, where the flames finish at top & bottom they are supposed to join up into a square so it forms a window.

Mark

Have a look at the red circle bottom of the drawing.

Also a single pixel (top left) might cause an open vector issue in your cam program.


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[markpg28]

Ah, I get you, I will fix that then upload again.

Mark

[jalessi]

Mark,

The next question is which of these do you want?

Jeff...

[markpg28]

The second one please, I am going to cut a window in my PC case side panel.

Those renderings look amazing thankyou.

I really appreciate your help.

Mark

[jalessi]

Mark,

Please draw the dimensions on the rendering that you want and post it.

Jeff...

[markpg28]

Hi Jeff, I have added the dimensions, atleast this is what I think you wanted me to do?

Just incase, the dimensions are 380mm height by 470mm by 2mm thick.

Again thanks & I really do appreciate it.

Mark

[jalessi]

Mark,

You may need to tell your cam software the thickness.



Jeff...