CNC_B014

OTHER: CNC Work Station - Converter - Router (.dxf to g-code)

Converts .dxf file to G-code file. ?? Adds M code ??

Programs:

See C:/Helicopter/CNC/Converter

ACE Converter This is the one. However it looks like it offers slightly more than Mach2 and it even references Mach2 on page 5.

January 14, 2007. There is now a newer version out. It has been downloaded to [ACE Converter - NEW Dowloads] just to make sure that I have it.

It refers to itself as a Controller. see figure 1.1 on page 2-2

ACE Converter by DAK Engineering - An open-source (free) .dxf to g-code converter. (Many drawing programs including AutoCad® can save vector art in the .dxf format.). It looks like X, Y & Z axis. It is written in C and the source file is provided. The source compiles with Borland C++ v5.Web address: http://www.dakeng.com/ace.html [ download ] [ screenshot ] [ instructions ]

For more information see section below and ACE Converter file folder.

ArtSoft Software Incorporated This may be the one to use unless a full CAM program is necessary.

This is the program that will probably be used as the Interpreter. Only use a different Converter if beter CAM features are required.

Windows based

It refers to itself as a Controller. see figure 1.1 on page 2-2

ArtSoft Mack3 ~ The or A home page

DesKAM ~ DeskWinNC

$250.00 ~ $200.00

DANCAD

THE OFFICIAL DANCAD3D (tm) "BETA TEST" WEB SITE.

Gcode2000

Produces Gcode Mcode RS274 from DXF files.

Gcode2000 v24.7 ~ Gcode is specifically designed for converting AutoCAD drawings into G-Code files for use with any 2-D or 3-D machine such as wire EDMs, laser etchers, flame cutting, 3 axis milling machines, lathes etc. GCode can be used for creating individual complicated tool paths for 2-D and 3-D machines.

Scan2CNC

It is a small file,

Padder which inserts blank spaces between the elements of a line of G-Code.
N24G01X12.357Y-8.278Z-4.50F300. becomes: N24 G01 X12.357 Y-8.278 Z-4.50 F300.

Wrapper which wraps a normal planar toolpath around a cylinder so that XYZ becomes XAZ. You specify the relationship between y movement and A axis rotation. The machine must be capable of simultaneous movement in the A axis and the X & Z axes.

GcodeV16

gcodev16.zip 1.3M Feb-99 Creates Gcode Mcode from Autocad DXF files

Conversion of 2D DeltaCad Using ACE Converter: For interest only

This is the creation of a simple drawing. Saved it as .dxf from DeltaCad. Then cleaning it up so that it was converted into G-code ;

1356_DC1.dxf run. ACE Converter is not converting a test DeltaCad drawing that was saved as a .DXF file.

I added the 3rd coordinate and and it still did not run.

1356_DC2.dxf run. REMOVED 3rd at $LIMMIN and $LIMMAX and it works

Note:

For information on .DXF files see; http://www.autodesk.com/techpubs/autocad/acad2000/dxf/ascii_dxf_files_dxf_aa.htm

For G-codes see OTHER: Composite - CNC Work Station - G-code & Related Codes

See file folder; C:/Helicopter/CNC/Converter

Outside Web Sites Related to Conversion (from .DXF to G-code):

http://www.metalworking.com/

http://www.thegallos.com/stepster.htm his MAY be the best .dxf --> G-code converter.

http://www.material.be/products/cadwind.html

Freeware ~ Basic compilers ~ http://www.freeprogrammingresources.com/basic.html

Last Revised: December 20, 2010