See UA's Pacer 3020K CNC router in action. The operator opens a CAD file on the PC, creates a cutting path, and sends the job to the machine. Watch as the router creates a counter top component from acrylic sheet in minutes.
1 April 2010
United Aluminium's CNC Router: Watch It Go!
United Aluminium's CNC Router: preparation of CAD data
United Aluminium's Pacer 3020K CNC router can read geometric data direct from CAD files to create component cutting paths. Follow these pointers for successful data formatting:
- DWG (up to version R2007) is the preferred file format, but DXF is OK too.
- Include geometry for only 1 component per CAD file.
- The file must contain geometry only: lines & arcs. No borders, no text, no dimensions, no images.
- Ensure the lines & arcs form a continuous closed loop.
- Ensure there is only 1 layer of geometry; be careful not to overlay multiple instances of lines & arcs.
- Try to place your geometry on or close to the origin (0,0).
- Because there will be no text in the body of the document to indicate revision status, it's a good idea to include a revision note in the file name e.g.: "UA1234 CNC Rev A".
- If in doubt, please consult the Design Team for more advice.
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