G'Day Everyone

[cpworkshop]

Hi All,
I use Autocad 2002 for producing drawings in a DXF format for importation onto a Multicam CNC router. Does anybody know if there is an add on program for Autocad that will enable 3D drawings to be saved as a .NC fiile? Reason being I cannot import 3D files in .DXF format onto my toolpath program. Not sure why! It only accepts .dxf, .plt or .nc files. Any info would be appreciated. Alternatively, would I be better going to a different drawing package? Just seems a waste to have to relearn another package.

Thanks,
Chris

[Mike Stevenson]

G'day mate,

Do you have a 3D DXF file? If you do post it here and I will try to help you.

[cpworkshop]

Hi Michael,

Here is another one.

Thanks,
Chris



Thanks for the response. Here is a simple 3d DXF file, unrendered. Let me know how you go.

Thanks again,
Chris

[Mike Stevenson]

cpworkshop,

I imported your 3D DXF into Mastercam X and it created a Solid body ready to be Tool Pathed.

[cpworkshop]

Hi Michael,
I have no problem creating the DXF. Problem is the toolpath program thats with the machine wont accept it. I have been told I have to import it in .nc format however, Autocad does not allow me to save .nc formats. Mastercam does though right? Whats the damage on mastercam?

Cheers,
Chris

[Mike Stevenson]

Originally Posted by cpworkshop Hi Michael, Whats the damage on mastercam?

You don't want to know.

You might be able to get the 2d program for $5,000 I think. Someone here more MC savy might know better than I.