Anybody know how to import a Corel file into PlasmaCam to cut metal? Bitmaps are supposed to import but the PlasmaCam does not recognize the files. All suggestions welcome.
[OP]
Friend of the Creek
Anybody know how to import a Corel file into PlasmaCam to cut metal? Bitmaps are supposed to import but the PlasmaCam does not recognize the files. All suggestions welcome.
Ray Mighells Killbuck NY
Nice Wood For Laser
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I would try exporting from Corel into autocad DXF format, most cam programs can read dxf
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Zing 24 - 40 watts
Corel X3/X5/X6
Autocad 2016
I'm not familiar with it, but I would be surprised if a CAM program read in bitmaps... not a useful format for CAM.
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Ray, out of curiosity what does one of these systems cost, without the plasma cutter.
Last edited by Joe De Medeiros; 07-27-2011 at 11:51 AM.
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Zing 24 - 40 watts
Corel X3/X5/X6
Autocad 2016
Friend of the Creek
Hi Ray;
OK- what are you doing NOW? You are supposed to be retired and not doing anything new but getting ready to move to Florida-give me a call and we'll figure this out.
Best Regards,
George
Laserarts
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Plasma Cam accepts .bmp or .DXF. The Plasma cam can convert .bmp to its native line code. It should be like around 300 dpi. It can also accept .dxf but it must be R12 (I can confirm if required). We typically use DXF from our drawing program becaus it gives scaled dimensions.
Regards
GDG
What does it do with BMPs, edge detection of B/W images?
Hi-Tec Designs, LLC -- Owner (and self-proclaimed LED guru
Trotec 80W Speedy 300 laser w/everything
CAMaster Stinger CNC (25" x 36" x 5")
USCutter 24" LaserPoint Vinyl Cutter
Jet JWBS-18QT-3 18", 3HP bandsaw
Robust Beauty 25"x52" wood lathe w/everything
Jet BD-920W 9"x20" metal lathe
Delta 18-900L 18" drill press
Flame Polisher (ooooh, FIRE!)
Freeware: InkScape, Paint.NET, DoubleCAD XT
Paidware: Wacom Intuos4 (Large), CorelDRAW X5
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I recently received this.
EPILOG LEGEND 32 60 WATT, CORELDRAWX5, PhotoGraV2.11, strip heater, PUNTA GORDA, FLORIDA
[OP]
Friend of the Creek
Joe, the unit is on sale for 3K off, so the cost with the height adjustment was 8.33K plus $400 freight. A good cutter was 2.3K
George, this was for my cousins husband a top notch CNC Machinist. He's 61 now and work is not that steady so crappy retirement plan. We figured that by the time he is ready to retire he could have a viable business on the side. She had a heart transplant and he has had 2 heart by-pass surgeries, so they have a lot of expenses. He's smart and a hard worker so I think he will make it happen.
Ray Mighells Killbuck NY
Nice Wood For Laser
http://www.sawmillcreek.org/friends.php?id=155
Friend of the Creek
Ray;
Great-hollar if I can help.
Best Regards,
George
Laserarts
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It does a trace similar towhat corell does. It gives several options as how long to make the lines and several other clean up options. But it is still very basic. My understanding is tht like my friend it is more for ornamental iron work where accuracy is not a requirement, converting copied are is no big deal.
It still does a decent job on mechanical parts.
GDG
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