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Dec 14, 2012, 08:04 AM
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Joined May 2005
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How to get 2d shape image to cutters????
Completly new to this side of the hobby.I see a lot mentioned about laser cutting and i would benefit from getting numerous wing ribs cut by laser than hand shaping.
I draw the componants myself on paper with pencil but have no idea how to get these onto a file format for the cutter to use. What is this technique/system called so i can nlook it up? Or a pointer to a how to would be cool. |
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Dec 14, 2012, 12:11 PM
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United States, PA, Greensburg
Joined Oct 2009
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Get yourself a CAD program (there are some free ones out there) draw them into CAD and we can cut direct from that file. Most cutters need a DXF or DWG file for vector cutting.
When you draw everything up in CAD, Make sure all your lines are connected and there are no double lines. you will be good to go then. |
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Dec 14, 2012, 09:50 PM
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Joined Jan 2011
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Draftsight is a good FREE 2d drafting package that you can download.
http://www.3ds.com/products/draftsig.../#xtor=AD-508- |
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Dec 14, 2012, 11:04 PM
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USA, OR, Damascus
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You need to reproduce your drawing as a 2D file. CAD programs can be had for free (open domain) Some Free CAD programs: Free - Draftsight Free CAD software - Dassault Systèmes Free - JCad Homepage Free - LibreCAD, 2D-CAD Laser cutters need the files to be DXF or DWG files. Files must fit the dimensions of the cutting tables The Cutting vendors state their file requirements on their web sites. In alphabetical order, some Cutting Vendors: AK-Models - Iowa City, IA Camden Custom Cutters - Camden, SC FoxLite - Fairborn, OH JTech Laser - Mesa, AZ Manzano Lazer - Cedar Crest, NM National Balsa - Ware MA Specialized Balsa - Loveland, CO |
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Dec 17, 2012, 07:29 AM
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United States, PA, Greensburg
Joined Oct 2009
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Just to add to the above list, I do laser cutting as well.
36*48 cutting area and 120 watts  http://kustomaerodesign.weebly.com/l...-services.html |
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Dec 17, 2012, 02:58 PM
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France, Auvergne, Lapalisse
Joined Dec 2005
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have a look at CompuFoil3D it will do it all for you
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Last edited by dpot; Dec 17, 2012 at 03:05 PM.
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Dec 17, 2012, 04:35 PM
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Joined Aug 2003
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Damn, that's beautiful.
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