RE: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] AutoDesk Inventor drawing to G-Code

Since AutoDesk is not in the Sam business they wouldn't be a good source of
information anyhow.



The basic workflow is:



1) Design part in CAD program

2) Export design from CAD as 2D DXF or STL (or other 'solid' file
format)

3) Import file into CAM program and create the toolpaths

4) Export GCode from CAM program

5) Load GCode into Machine controller (EMC2, Mach3 etc)

6) Make you part



I use Inventor a lot. I have been working on a project today that is a two
part case for a type of radar gun (for non-destructive testing via
microwaves.) I had to export box STL files and DXF files as each of them
gives me different benefits. For creating a 3D tool path you often need to
tell it where to stop trying to machine and you can use a 2d profile (from
DXF) for this. The STL file gives you the surface of the object.



For CAM there is a wide range of choices, do some searching and download the
trials of all the programs that look interesting to you and try them. I use
CamBam 99% of the time even though I also have SurfCAM. I found CamBam when
looking for a low cost alternative for my customers.



Jeff Birt

Soigeneris.com



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Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] AutoDesk Inventor drawing to G-Code





After you make a drawing in AutoDesk Inventor what do I need to do to
convert it to G-Code so that I can mill a piece of material using a Sherline
Mill. I have been told I need to use an EMC2 post processor. Can someone
please elaborate on this subject and let me know what exactly I will need.
The people at AutoDesk have been unhelpful and it is almost impossible to
find a phone number to their corporate office to ask this question. Any and
all advice is helpful.

Thanks





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