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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. | ||
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::*STL format for 3D printing - tubing for the [[Tractor Construction Set]] - scale models [[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]] | ::*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]] | |||
= | =More= | ||
[[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]] | |||
=Integration= | |||
*Is there an easy export from FreeCAD to DXF for cutting? This should be available to facilitate large-scale collaboration. | |||
Latest revision as of 21:05, 26 September 2019
Protocol
Hint: *Document on 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:
- 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
- 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.