Hello
I am currently carrying out several solidworks conversion tests to dxf for laser cutting. BUT my supplier is forced to rework the files under AIlustrator to vectorize and have only one cut line, because the files I provide are a line association.
Is there a method under SW, draftsight to obtain a continuous cutting line?
Logically by right-clicking on the face to be exported, and click on Export in DXF/DWG
I work with several laserists and I have never had any problems.
As far as the marking is concerned, I draw construction lines.
Gerald, if I understand your question correctly, at the level of your sketch, you point to an entity and you right-click/Select channel.
There you go to Tools/Spline Tools/Adjust Spline.
You adjust the accuracy and you validate.
All your entities will go into a construction line and a spline will be placed on top. So only one line!
@bart yes but in the sheet metal you encounter the same problem of the starting point or you have a small burr where the laser starts its cut????
The C is for a "luxury" product so no right to smudges
And maybe your service provider reworks the file without telling you
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Not crazy wasp...^^
See this tutorial
http://www.lynkoa.com/tutos/3d/creation-de-dwg-dxf-partir-du-fichier-3d
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Yes, I have entry and exit points.
But as the sheet metal is cut from a piece with rough, I don't have any problems with the exterior cuts.
Then for holes or other shapes, the laserist creates a primer inside the cut so as not to see this primer.
How do they manage the laser entry point? You must have a "defect" to deburr, right? Or you have to find a trick to hide it!
That's what I did to avoid rework, I planned a small clearance and I indicated on the map that it was the entry point of the laser.
yes @bart that's what we do with a tangent curve
For your information, the laserist is my neighbor and he is specialized in engraving and marking. Since I modified his machine (the Gerald Touch optimization) he can cut more precisely (taking into account 0.5 cut thickness, and no more crosswise of the support plate).
So being unemployed I have fun developing new markets for him. ;)
Edit@benoit yes we clear the entry point.
There are no problems on the circles but as soon as there is a rectangle if the machine uses my file there are 4 entry points.
You create the trace of your needs after it's up to the greenhouse growers to manage with his cuts inputs and outputs you are not supposed to know what equipment he is going to work with so he is the one responsible for starting and stopping the cuts so as not to disturb your request
At least that's how I'll react, you're not the one who's going to stall the machine, is it? Nor handles cutting intensity
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Yes, in general, it is the nesting software that takes care of the inputs and outputs.
After that, nothing prevents you from adding tangent arcs to approach your piece.
But it's more the job of an operator than that of a cartoonist.
It all depends on the software used, the machine etc...
Yes, in general, it is the nesting software that takes care of the inputs and outputs.
After that, nothing prevents you from adding tangent arcs to approach your piece.
But it's more the job of an operator than that of a cartoonist.
It all depends on the software used, the machine etc...
For your parts, all you have to do is start the laser in the center of the circles and then you don't have much of a choice at the exit.
and for the other pieces, leave some stock so that you can cut out completely.
*Have you tried what I said at the beginning: Tools/Spline Tools/Adjust Spline?
I see another possible reason, in the dxf/dwg recording options, you can ask for "Merge ends". You have to check "Activate fusion"
Activating the merge doesn't change anything on my side Benoit.
I think your first idea is the right one.
His laserist wants an ouspline polyline rather than several entities.
His laser is a bit dated, isn't it?
No, the laser is 8 months old but it's Chinese... it uses lasercut 5.3 and in my opinion that's the problem
Chinese machine.... Ouch^^
Good luck!
@ Bart t even imagine all that I restarted on and modified.
IF.... SI.................... ;-))
it's up to the buyer to develop ;-((
at least one area that you know well about the focus
it brings back some memories NO
I think it's in the genes to want at all costs something that works with a logic that holds up
Good luck
Why complicate when you can make simple the logic of any good self-respecting scorer
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@gt22 you know me well now;)