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source for DXF files or G-Codes ? pogo 10-10-2008
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Posted by pogo on October 10, 2008, 7:17 pm


I am a total newb to CNC and I am wondering if there exists a repository of
simple shapes in DXF file format or G-Codes for such
things as sprockets, rack and pinion, etc ? The type thing I am looking for are
relatively small parts that can be machined out of
flat metal plates 1/4" thick, etc.

Thanks !
JCD


Posted by cadcoke4 on October 11, 2008, 3:39 pm


Sorry, I don't know of such a repository. But, can refer you to a
place where a lot of this type of stuff is discussed... www.cnczone.com

Joe Dunfee

Posted by pogo on October 11, 2008, 4:34 pm


> Sorry, I don't know of such a repository. But, can refer you to a
> place where a lot of this type of stuff is discussed... www.cnczone.com
> Joe Dunfee

Cool. As usual, I discovered CNCZone.com soon after I posted my question ... but
perhaps this will help others with similar
interests!

Regardless - it is much appreciated!
JCDeen


Posted by robin.hartley on October 14, 2008, 4:01 am


Hi JCD,
Getting started to create G code was the biggest hurdle I had with my
CNC.

If you have access to a recent version of Visio you can draw the parts
in that then export as DXF.

What I have found that I ended up using is a free 2D application from
Siemens called Solid Edge 2D. www.solidedge.com/free2d

I do my drawings in that then use CamBam (free beta) to create the G
code. www.cambam.net

Robin



On Fri, 10 Oct 2008 19:17:40 -0400, "pogo"

>I am a total newb to CNC and I am wondering if there exists a repository of
simple shapes in DXF file format or G-Codes for such
>things as sprockets, rack and pinion, etc ? The type thing I am looking for are
relatively small parts that can be machined out of
>flat metal plates 1/4" thick, etc.
>Thanks !
>JCD

Posted by pogo on October 15, 2008, 1:26 pm
I've seen both of these during my web surfing to find suitable software, so it
is nice to see what people actually use!
Great info - thanks!
JCDeen

> Hi JCD,
> Getting started to create G code was the biggest hurdle I had with my
> CNC.
> If you have access to a recent version of Visio you can draw the parts
> in that then export as DXF.
> What I have found that I ended up using is a free 2D application from
> Siemens called Solid Edge 2D. www.solidedge.com/free2d
> I do my drawings in that then use CamBam (free beta) to create the G
> code. www.cambam.net
> Robin
> On Fri, 10 Oct 2008 19:17:40 -0400, "pogo"
>>I am a total newb to CNC and I am wondering if there exists a repository of
simple shapes in DXF file format or G-Codes for such
>>things as sprockets, rack and pinion, etc ? The type thing I am looking for
are relatively small parts that can be machined out
>>of
>>flat metal plates 1/4" thick, etc.
>>Thanks !
>>JCD


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