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ChristianW
Could you make say a pc cabinet in a CAD program and then "explode" it automatically to have a CNC machine make all the sides and holes for hinges and etc.?

Christian...
joecnc2006
QUOTE (ChristianW @ Nov 13 2006, 06:15 AM) *
Could you make say a pc cabinet in a CAD program and then "explode" it automatically to have a CNC machine make all the sides and holes for hinges and etc.?

Christian...


you use the DWG files, or if you can export stl files, then use the cam program to import and generate the tool paths for you.

do you have a sample, and i can see it and post what it looks like cut out in the stock.

joe
ChristianW
It was just a theoretical question.

Spent all day at school reading the two threads on building your 2 CNC's smile.gif
Interesting stuff... But seeing as I currently live in a 1 bedroom apartment with a GF and a child... Let's just say its not on top of my todo list wink.gif

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