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=Protocol=
{{Hint|*Document on the wiki.
*Use DXF plugin in [[Inkscape]] or [[LibreCAD]] to generate profiles for cutting. You can also use FreeCAD to export DXFs from 3D CAD.
*Use FreeCAD or [[BlocksCAD]] to generate STL files
*Upload all files to the wiki}}
=About=
Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) files are toolpath files that enable a computer-controlled machine - such as a CNC Torch Table or a CNC Milling Machines - to produce parts automatically by using the CAM files as blueprints.
Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) files are toolpath files that enable a computer-controlled machine - such as a CNC Torch Table or a CNC Milling Machines - to produce parts automatically by using the CAM files as blueprints.


Examples:
::Examples of CAM files:
::*DXF format for scale-model laser cutting - [[OSE Rapid Prototyping]]
::*STL format for 3D printing - tubing for the [[Tractor Construction Set]] - scale models [[OSE Rapid Prototyping]]
::*DXF format for cutting steel sheet via CNC Torch Table - the Brick Press [[CEB_Press_CAM_Files]]
::*Gcode files - code that [[Marlin]] can use
::*.sch and .brd files in [[KiCad]]


#CAM files for cutting steel sheet via CNC Torch Table - the Brick Press is an example - where DXF files are used - [[CEB_Press_CAM_Files]]
=More=
#CAM files for 3D printing - tubing for the [[Tractor Construction Set]] scale models - where STL files are used - see [[OSE Rapid Prototyping]]
[[http://www.plasmasystemsinc.com/PDF/EA_Plasma,_Laser,_Oxyfuel.pdf some useful info on cutting tolerances, kerf etc to take into account when laying out CAM files]]
#Cam files for scale-model laser cutting - DXF files are used - see example at [[OSE Rapid Prototyping]]


=Protocol=
=Integration=
#Take the CAD file.
*Is there an easy export from FreeCAD to DXF for cutting? This should be available to facilitate large-scale collaboration.
#Export into the desired format - such as DXF, STL, or others.
#Generate whaever file format is required by the CNC machine, such as [[Gcode]]
#Start a page on the wiki calle - Machine/Module Name - CAM Files. Use [[Machine Naming Convention]].
#

Latest revision as of 21:05, 26 September 2019

Protocol

HintLightbulb.png Hint: *Document on the wiki.

  • Use DXF plugin in Inkscape or LibreCAD to generate profiles for cutting. You can also use FreeCAD to export DXFs from 3D CAD.
  • Use FreeCAD or BlocksCAD to generate STL files
  • Upload all files to the wiki

About

Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) files are toolpath files that enable a computer-controlled machine - such as a CNC Torch Table or a CNC Milling Machines - to produce parts automatically by using the CAM files as blueprints.

Examples of CAM files:

More

[some useful info on cutting tolerances, kerf etc to take into account when laying out CAM files]

Integration

  • Is there an easy export from FreeCAD to DXF for cutting? This should be available to facilitate large-scale collaboration.
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