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If you plan to cut the our DXF files with a CNC plasma cutting system it is recommended that you use a plasma cutting system capable of cutting at or below 40 amps. Fine tip consumables between 20 and 40 amps will yield excellent to very good results. Amperage is directly tied to the size of your plasma stream cut width. Feb 12, 2019 - The vector file free dxf files for laser plasma router fiber free vector to download from filecnc.com B168 is a vector CAD file type format cdr dxf pdf dwg eps svg ai stl bmp is ready to cut with machine cnc router laser plasma fiber waterjet edm laser co2 and 3d printer fiber machine laser cut patterns dxf Woman Daffy. CNC Art Cut Free DXF Files & Vectors 3axis.co have 4171 CNC Art Cut dxf and vector files (.cdr,.eps) for free to download. The application's core features is to process single DXF shape files in order to generate corresponding G-code you can then use with 2-axis CNC cutting machines.
Make sure to watch this informative video regarding how critical it is to understand the offsetting functionality of your CAM software and the negative effects it can have on the DXF files provided through this website.
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To ensure you have an excellent experience with our DXF files we would like to share with you some information that will make it easier for you to be successful with our DXF files.
The first thing you will want to do once you download a Free DXF file from www.cncdxffiles.com is to unzip the file with a file extraction program. Once you unzip the file folder you will see two files available. One of your unzipped files will end with .dxf and the other will end with .jpg (.dxf files are for cutting .jpg files are for viewing purposes only)
You will primarily be focused on either importing or opening the DXF file into your CAM or CAD based software program. If you are trying to edit the design work you can use a program like Corel Draw or Adobe Illustrator to make quick changes to the existing DXF file. I know a lot of individuals that are new to the CNC industry like to try Inkscape but I have not had very good success with importing and opening my DXF files into that particular program. I believe it is due to how Inkscape was developed based off older versions of the DXF file format.
If you are importing the DXF file or opening it into your CAM software you will want to be sure to disable your offset tooling function. If you are unable to disable the offset function altogether then you will want to reduce your offset value as small as it will go (.001″) This will allow you to cut our DXF files correctly!
Here is an example of what a DXF file looks like when it is imported without any offsets.
This is what a DXF file looks like with a medium offset. Notice there is not much visible difference, however this medium offset has created over 100 intersections.
This is what a DXF file looks like with a large offset. The difference is dramatic and alarming. Don't be fooled by seeing something like this, clearly the issues is due to improper tool path offsetting.
If your CAM system is detecting overlapping lines or giving you error codes the primary reason for this is that your auto offset feature is toggled on and your CAM system is literally redrawing the design work to accommodate an unnecessary offset. If you import the DXF file and you are seeing thousands of little lines very close to each other you import options may be configured incorrectly for lines and arcs when they should be set for polylines.
Once you are able to import the DXF file into your CAM software you will notice that most of our CNC DXF files come with two images of the same design.
In this example we have opened our Camaro DXF File
If you zoom in on the Free DXF file you have imported you will see one design includes single lines like you see in this example (single lines are referred to as open cut paths)
If you zoom in on the other image included in the DXF file you imported you will see that it does not contain any single lines. (In this design all the cut paths are referred to as closed cut paths)
Now that you are familiar with some of the basics of importing your DXF file you will want to either delete the closed path or open cut path version of the design. As a rule of thumb all Plasma and Router based CNC cutting systems will utilize the open cut path version of the design (if you are using a plasma or router based CNC cutting system you can delete the closed path version of the DXF file design) Remember to save the file under a separate name so that you do not lose access to both versions of the design.
Now if you are operating a laser or waterjet based CNC cutting system you will want to utilize the closed cut path version of the design. ( If you are using a laser or waterjet based cutting system you can delete the open cut path version of the DXF file design) Remember to save the file under a separate name so that you do not lose access to both versions of the design.
If you plan to cut the DXF files with a CNC plasma cutting system it is recommended that you use a plasma cutting system capable of cutting at or below 40 amps. Fine tip consumables between 20 and 40 amps will yield excellent to very good results. Amperage is directly tied to the size of your plasma stream cut width. For the very best results make sure to do several straight line test cuts to minimize the cut width in the material that you will be cutting. Stand off distance, cut speed and air pressure all have an impact on the cut width and quality of your cut. Every plasma cutting system is different and the only true way to get truly amazing results is through trial and error. With a little time and practice you will minimize your cut width and improve your cut quality that will result in achieving great detail and minimal clean up.
Here are just a few fine examples of cut and finished design work.
This page has an assortment of free G-code, CamBam, dxf, and stl files that are meant for hobby CNC machine use. Some of these files appear elsewhere on this site and have also been placed here to help keep everything organized.
I will try and update this page periodically as I gather together more files, so check back from time to time for more.
Also, check out Links to other Sites with Free Files Useful for CNC for more.
Disclaimer
I cannot completely guarantee that the files on this page will function correctly. It is always possible that I accidentally uploaded a previous version of a file that didn't have all the kinks worked out yet. Use them at your own discretion and remember that I will not take responsibility for any damage to one's self, to others, or to one's property. To put it simply, you can't sue me if something goes wrong. : )
The first thing you will want to do once you download a Free DXF file from www.cncdxffiles.com is to unzip the file with a file extraction program. Once you unzip the file folder you will see two files available. One of your unzipped files will end with .dxf and the other will end with .jpg (.dxf files are for cutting .jpg files are for viewing purposes only)
You will primarily be focused on either importing or opening the DXF file into your CAM or CAD based software program. If you are trying to edit the design work you can use a program like Corel Draw or Adobe Illustrator to make quick changes to the existing DXF file. I know a lot of individuals that are new to the CNC industry like to try Inkscape but I have not had very good success with importing and opening my DXF files into that particular program. I believe it is due to how Inkscape was developed based off older versions of the DXF file format.
If you are importing the DXF file or opening it into your CAM software you will want to be sure to disable your offset tooling function. If you are unable to disable the offset function altogether then you will want to reduce your offset value as small as it will go (.001″) This will allow you to cut our DXF files correctly!
Here is an example of what a DXF file looks like when it is imported without any offsets.
This is what a DXF file looks like with a medium offset. Notice there is not much visible difference, however this medium offset has created over 100 intersections.
This is what a DXF file looks like with a large offset. The difference is dramatic and alarming. Don't be fooled by seeing something like this, clearly the issues is due to improper tool path offsetting.
If your CAM system is detecting overlapping lines or giving you error codes the primary reason for this is that your auto offset feature is toggled on and your CAM system is literally redrawing the design work to accommodate an unnecessary offset. If you import the DXF file and you are seeing thousands of little lines very close to each other you import options may be configured incorrectly for lines and arcs when they should be set for polylines.
Once you are able to import the DXF file into your CAM software you will notice that most of our CNC DXF files come with two images of the same design.
In this example we have opened our Camaro DXF File
If you zoom in on the Free DXF file you have imported you will see one design includes single lines like you see in this example (single lines are referred to as open cut paths)
If you zoom in on the other image included in the DXF file you imported you will see that it does not contain any single lines. (In this design all the cut paths are referred to as closed cut paths)
Now that you are familiar with some of the basics of importing your DXF file you will want to either delete the closed path or open cut path version of the design. As a rule of thumb all Plasma and Router based CNC cutting systems will utilize the open cut path version of the design (if you are using a plasma or router based CNC cutting system you can delete the closed path version of the DXF file design) Remember to save the file under a separate name so that you do not lose access to both versions of the design.
Now if you are operating a laser or waterjet based CNC cutting system you will want to utilize the closed cut path version of the design. ( If you are using a laser or waterjet based cutting system you can delete the open cut path version of the DXF file design) Remember to save the file under a separate name so that you do not lose access to both versions of the design.
If you plan to cut the DXF files with a CNC plasma cutting system it is recommended that you use a plasma cutting system capable of cutting at or below 40 amps. Fine tip consumables between 20 and 40 amps will yield excellent to very good results. Amperage is directly tied to the size of your plasma stream cut width. For the very best results make sure to do several straight line test cuts to minimize the cut width in the material that you will be cutting. Stand off distance, cut speed and air pressure all have an impact on the cut width and quality of your cut. Every plasma cutting system is different and the only true way to get truly amazing results is through trial and error. With a little time and practice you will minimize your cut width and improve your cut quality that will result in achieving great detail and minimal clean up.
Here are just a few fine examples of cut and finished design work.
This page has an assortment of free G-code, CamBam, dxf, and stl files that are meant for hobby CNC machine use. Some of these files appear elsewhere on this site and have also been placed here to help keep everything organized.
I will try and update this page periodically as I gather together more files, so check back from time to time for more.
Also, check out Links to other Sites with Free Files Useful for CNC for more.
Disclaimer
I cannot completely guarantee that the files on this page will function correctly. It is always possible that I accidentally uploaded a previous version of a file that didn't have all the kinks worked out yet. Use them at your own discretion and remember that I will not take responsibility for any damage to one's self, to others, or to one's property. To put it simply, you can't sue me if something goes wrong. : )
G-code Files
Cartoon Free Dxf Shape Files For Cnc Cutting
Because of the wide range of different CNC machines, it is hard to create G-code that will fit all of them. This is probably the reason why it is so hard to find it on the web. To fill the gap, here are some simple G-code files so that the CNC newbie might have something to try out his or her machine with.
These files were all tested to make sure they worked correctly, but I can't guarantee that I didn't leave something out accidentally. I don't know the limits of your machine, so be careful and practice cutting air first.
Use a router bit with a fairly small diameter for these files. (1/8″ or smaller for example.) These G-code files are set up so that the router bit will just barely graze the surface of what's being cut. If your machine isn't quite level, the depth of the cut may need to be adjusted to compensate. This cannot be done with the G-code files (at least not easily), but it can be done with the CamBam files below.
Click the image to download the G-code file.
CamBam Files
CamBam files have the advantage that you can edit them before generating the G-code so that it will work better with your particular machine. Make sure you double check the settings I used because what might work perfectly fine on my CNC machine could cause problems on yours.
In case you didn't know, CamBam is free if you only want to do 2.5D. It can be found here.
Note: When you open some of these files in CamBam you may have to click and drag over the screen to make the image visible. I'm not sure why this is and would fix it if I knew how.
Click the image to download the CamBam file.
Faces
Use a router bit with a fairly small diameter for these faces. (1/8″ for example.)
Gears
Here is an assortment of gears. The tutorial for making them can be found on the page . They should be all set for turning into G-code, but double check the settings of the 2.5D profiles to make sure they won't cause problems for your machine.
I personally haven't had the chance to cut some of these gears out, so be careful and practice cutting air first.
I already put a hole in the center of each of the gears, but if you want to delete it and put one of a different size, you can do it with CAMBAM.
The gears below are meant to be cut with a 1/8″ router bit from MDF 3/4″ thick. The gear on the left has a pitch radius of 1.5″ the gear in the middle has a pitch radius of 3″, and the gear on the right has a pitch radius of 6″. Please note that the pitch radius is actually smaller than the total radius of the gear, so the gears might end up bigger than you expected them to be. These three gears should all mesh with one another if need be.
Tutorial Gear
Dxf Art Files For Cnc Machines
This is the gear made in the tutorial .
Miscellaneous gear
This is a spare gear file that I had laying around on my computer. It is set up to be cut out with a 1/4″ diameter router bit, but that can be changed in CamBam of course. The gear is about 8″ in diameter.
Worm Gear
Here is a worm gear that can be cut out with a CNC. The full page explaining exactly how to put it together is at this link How to Make a Single Turn Worm Gear with a CNC.
Gimbal
Here is a gimbal design that can be cut out with a CNC. The full page explaining how it is put together is at this link Gimbal Made with CNC
CNC Vacuum Attachment
Here is design that can be used for attaching a vacuum hose to your CNC machine. The link that shows you how to put it together is DIY Vacuum Attachment for CNC
DXF Files
Click the image to download the dxf file.
I am a 'Genious'
Just to avoid any embarrassment on your part, that isn't how you actually spell 'genious.' Although, it probably would have been a lot funnier if I hadn't told you that.
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STL Files
Note: Click the image to download the stl file.
Free Dxf Projects For Cnc Wood
Parabola
Dxf Files For Cnc Router
Here is a stl file of a parabola. Original the creative archives. More info on it and details for designing your own can be found on the page.
(Right Click, Save As)