File Conversions Export IGS from SolidWorks to FreeCAD Part: The CNC cut component from which we build our product case. nc: is the file format we chose to hand over the part as numeric control file from CAM → CNC.ĬNC Cut: The process where a Computer Numeric Controlled Machine moves a tool along a tool path, cutting away all stock material which is not needed and revealing the part. Verification is to find these Errors before cutting the part in CNC to avoid high costs. nc file.ĬAM Verification: Since the generation of Tool Paths is a manual process, errors can happen. Once done the toolpaths are saved in the. dxf, imports it into Cambam and then adds CNC attributes to it such as feed and spindle speed. The CAM engineer exports a feature outline from FreeCAD in. The CNC Machine load the nc file and follows the Tool Paths with its tools and thus cutting everything away which is not needed.īuilding Toolpaths: is a complicated job that requires a lot of skill and experience. dxf files plus 3D info.ĬAM: The CAM (Computer Aided Manufacturing) process generates Tool Paths saved in a. igs File: This file format works well to transfer the design of one part from CAD → CAM.įile Conversion: The CAM department uses FreeCAM to convert the. We use SolidWorks for complex designs such as ViCase and FreeCAD for simple designs, such as Fixtures to help manufacturing, say assembling ViCase. We use GitHub and Trello to organize, coordinate, delegate and synchronize our work.ĬAD: We design the part or a complete assembly of parts in Computer Aided Design. Specs Specifications and to do lists to complete the design.
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