CADTODMC is software that translates AutoCAD drawings containing 2D contours, lines and arcs into controller files for motion control. The designer uses AutoCAD to draw the motion path, which can include macros calling for operations along the path. The software then generates a DMC controller file to direct the motion. Examples show how line segments and arcs can be connected to make continuous motion paths for applications like engraving machines.

1. SOFTWARE
CADTODMC
Features
n Translates AutoCAD® or equivalent .DXF file to .DMC controller
file
n Translates two-dimensional contours including lines and arcs
n Can specify continuous or stop-start motion along motion
path
n Translates motion dependent I/O events
n User-definable text macros can be defined on the CAD
drawing
n Tool-offset feature
n Allows specification of first and last motion segments and
path-order numbers
Product Description
CADTODMC is a software tool that translates AutoCAD or
equivalent .DXF files into controller motion commands.
The designer draws the two-dimensional motion path
using AutoCAD software and then uses the translator to
obtain a DMC command file.Text macros, which call for
specific operations along the path, can be incorporated
in the drawing.
This drawing is a motion description for an
engraving machine.The line type directives
form two functions.The cutting head is raised
and lowered by the Z axis, and the motion mode
is changed.The curves operate in STOP_MODE
so that large accelerations do not occur at the
sharp corners in the letters.SMOOTH_MODE is
used for the traverse because the lines and arcs
connect smoothly.
This drawing
shows how
line segments
and arcs can
be connected
to make a
continuous path.
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