thatkidd Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 A client has asked me if I can give them a .nc file so they can directly input into their cnc machines. I know that I can save an autocad drawing, or objects in a drawing, as a .DXF file. I also know that i can purchase, or obtain an open-source version of, software that will then convert the .DXF file to a .nc file. Currently, my company does not do 3-d models. I have not dealt with this before, so, I am wondering if my drawings will need to be 3-d in order for the .nc code to be correctly read. Is anybody familiar with this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugha Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 Depends. Does the NC controller require a Z coordinate? - if it's for a lathe or a flatbed cutter, probably not. - if it's for a 5-axis milling machine, definitely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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