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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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::*.sch and .brd files in [[KiCad]]
::*.sch and .brd files in [[KiCad]]


==Protocol==
=More=
*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
 
[[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]]
[[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=
=Integration=
*Is there an easy export from FreeCAD to DXF for cutting? This should be available to facilitate large-scale collaboration.
*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

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.