Re: 4-AXIS FOAM CUTTER

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@e..., Van Der Sandt Coert <vandersandtc@a...>
wrote:

> Hi Guys
>
> First of all thanks for the responses, although I found some

software I

> still haven't found a package that will cut 4-axis from any dxf to

any dxf.

> At least now I know to stop searching the net in vane. As I am a

developer I

> am thinking of writing something to do the job. I hope I am not

trying to

> re-invent the wheel and waste a lot of time in the prossess.
>
> Cheers
>
> Coert vd Sandt
>

Ive been doing what I think you whant to do first of i draw the DXF
then convert it with a little program called Concord to a format that
my wing cutting program will handle then I just load it as an
airofoil section. the DXF drawings must be one continuouse line using
straight lines to make up the curves.
The chips used for the wing cutting software you mention are Alegro
UCN5804 I looked at this software some time ago the download was
disabled and would not output the files for the cutting part of the
software.
If you want some free software for cutting wings and other shapes
using the method above try this site its in french but its not to
hard to work out this one also uses the Alegro UCN5804 chips and
step/direction form the printer port.

The software Concord for converting is on my web site
http://steplogic.co.uk/ but I cant remember where it came from if
anyone knows please let me know so i can put a link on my site it
will convert from/to most airofoil formats and DXF. The one to use
for the french software is (2 columns: TE>upper LE>lower TE>).

Hope this helps
Kerry