RE: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Newbie CAD CAM question!

You will need a dxf to g-code converter. EMC is the control program and
does not convert dxf to g-code. You might try ACE converter which is
available for free from www.yeagerautomation.com/acd.htm and works pretty
good. FlashCUT will also convert dxf to g-code. You can get the demo
version of Flashcut 1.41 at http://www.flashcutcnc.com/html/dow.html which
will do a nice job of converting dxf to g-code. Either of these will most
likely require you to do some manual editing of the generated g-code to
produce the results you are after.

You could also look at Vector cad/cam software from www.imsrv.com or
TurboCADCAM available at www.turbocadcam.com (30 day demo) for a new product
which is based on TurboCAD V8 Pro and looks to be pretty good at this point.

John Guenther
'Ye Olde Pen Maker'
Sterling, Virginia

> -----Original Message-----
> From: lathelathe1 [mailto:sme@...]
> Sent: Monday, October 14, 2002 11:34 AM
> To: CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Newbie CAD CAM question!
>
>
> Thanks for the info....
>
> Is EMC CAM software?
> Can EMC read in DXF files or do I need a DXF to GCODE converter?
> If so are there any good freeware converters available?
>
> TIA
> Steve G?
>
> --- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., J <jaredts@y...> wrote:
> >
> > Autocad is cad only and does not create g-code. Cam software
> creates g-code and often can create the 2d geometry or 3d model as
> well. If you are proficient with Autocad, you may find it easier to
> create your geometry there and then "dxf out" to your cam software.
> Dxf, by the way, is a format used to convert files between cad and
> cam programs that would not otherwise be compatable. As for the z
> axis of machining, that depth will be set one way or another in your
> cam software. Hope this helps a bit.
> > Jared
> >
> > lathelathe1 <sme@p...> wrote:Hello Group,
> >
> > I am a little confused!
> >
> > When using a cad program such as AutoCad2002 how does the process
> > flow to finished milled product.
> >
> > What format does one use DWG DXF?
> > How do these files get converted to GCODE to be used by EMC?
> > I can understand the XY plot but where does Z info come from when
> > designing in 2D?
> >
> > Sorry for my ignorance ;-)
> >
> > Steve G
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