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Title: .DXF files: CNC cabinet plans
Post by: metahacker on November 16, 2007, 10:36:32 pm: Does anyone have or know where to get any .DXF file based plans (or other CNC friendly format) for any cabinets?

A bartop in particular would be nice ...
Title: Re: .DXF files: CNC cabinet plans
Post by: Donkman on November 17, 2007, 11:48:56 am: I haven't seen any files that are specifically developed for cad. Any drawing file can be converted to cnc file format with a cad/cam program. I use Bobcad myself which generates a file format with a .cad extension. The Gcode can be generated directly from a 2D drawing or 3D drawing using the cam programming feature. Do you have a specific plan in mind? Maybe I can help to convert one.
Title: Re: .DXF files: CNC cabinet plans
Post by: metahacker on November 17, 2007, 03:12:16 pm: I think reference designs for the community .. for a bar top, a lusid cabinet and a pacman cocktail... would be really helpful for many people.

Personally, I'm interested in a bartop since I could have emachineshop cut it out and ship it without much hassle to me...and then use a bunch of things 'laying around' to populate it :)

Are you saying that vectors can easily be converted to CNC plans? Hmm
This CAD stuff is a bit new for me ..
Title: Re: .DXF files: CNC cabinet plans
Post by: saint on November 17, 2007, 04:38:19 pm: I like the idea and if someone puts this together count me in for hosting if needed :)
Title: Re: .DXF files: CNC cabinet plans
Post by: heemid on January 12, 2008, 04:31:08 pm: Anything yet? Ive started a Ultimate Arcade I\Midway Hybrid, but I only have the sides done if anyone whats them. I would love to see a bartop.
Title: Re: .DXF files: CNC cabinet plans
Post by: Xb0x3r on January 12, 2008, 08:21:21 pm: I'm actually working on this currently, the CNC Router at my school (high school) uses MasterCam which supports the option to convert from .dwg or .dxf. I plan to make my good version of my CP using this machine ;D

I've decided to use AutoCad 2008 to design my Control Panel. Though the version of MasterCam (v9) at my school only supports AutoCad 2000. So I converted it down to 2000/2000 LT

Please ask Questions! I'll help as much as possible!

Xb0x3r ;)
Title: Re: .DXF files: CNC cabinet plans
Post by: wolfcub on January 13, 2008, 02:00:38 am: I'm an associate of an architectural firm so send post up a PDF file or any other schematics or plans you have and I will see if I can help you out. After I see the plans you want I could probably have them to you in a day or so.
Title: Re: .DXF files: CNC cabinet plans
Post by: RetroBorg on January 13, 2008, 04:49:56 am: It would be great to see all the plans at Jakobud's site converted for CNC use.

http://www.jakobud.com/
Title: Re: .DXF files: CNC cabinet plans
Post by: RetroBorg on January 13, 2008, 04:56:01 am: Quote from: metahacker on November 16, 2007, 10:36:32 pm
Does anyone have or know where to get any .DXF file based plans (or other CNC friendly format) for any cabinets?

A bartop in particular would be nice ...

Spacies made this bartop on a CNC machine:

(http://pic4.picturetrail.com/VOL757/2715941/5432451/290606486.jpg)

http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=71259.msg764445#msg764445

Perhaps he can help you out.
Title: Re: .DXF files: CNC cabinet plans
Post by: spacies on January 14, 2008, 03:55:05 am: Yip I make those cabs on a CNC.
Also my cocktails:
http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=60783.0

Building machines has become a full time business so unfortunately I can't make the plans available. I am sure you understand. Maybe when I don't want to do this anymore then I will send the plans to Saint.

Sorry again.
Title: Re: .DXF files: CNC cabinet plans
Post by: mccoy178 on April 12, 2008, 05:32:08 pm: I am interested in this idea of conversion as well.