Some CNC machines cannot use splines for accurate machining—especially lower-end CNC programs, as well as plasma, laser and waterjet cutters. It’s a nuisance when you export your CAD design onto the software and realize that all the splines in your design…
Sometimes, people have unrealistic expectations of what automatic file conversion software can achieve. Yes, this clever software can create a vector image within 5 seconds. However, it’s important to remember this raster-to-vector conversion mantra: garbage in, garbage out. If the main…
Scan2CAD is the ultimate vectorization solution, allowing users to convert from raster to vector with just a few clicks. This process is useful to a variety of different users in a number of fields. If you’re dealing with technical drawings, maps, and…
Creating a CAD drawing can be time-consuming. It can take an age to master each different piece of CAD software; even simple CAD projects require experience with lots of different tools. Choosing Scan2CAD is just one way to help speed up…
We often get asked if it’s possible to scan a physical part or component and recreate it with a CNC machine. The answer is yes, you can! Many of our users have reverse-engineered simple parts, like gaskets and seals, with Scan2CAD. Though the process can…
All computer graphic files fall into either one of two categories: bitmap graphics or vector graphics. The former is made out of pixels, the latter is made out of lines and shapes. These two types of graphics are also used for different…
Have you ever wondered how Scan2CAD began? The story begins in a living room in the UK, in the summer of 1996. It’s here that the idea for raster-to-vector conversion was born and brought to life by Scan2CAD’s founder, George Kennedy….
Are you trying to convert PNG images to a DWG file? Well, look no further! The Ultimate Guide: PNG to DWG Conversion is a comprehensive source for all conversion questions on the Internet. We’ve included step-by-step instructions on how to go…
If you’re venturing into the world of CNC and CAM manufacturing, or are just looking into beginners CNC kits, you may well have heard of the term “G-code”. G-code is a programming language for computer numerical controlled (CNC) machines. In this…
DWG files are the bread and butter of the CAD industry. Every day, DWG drawing files are passed back and forth between CAD professionals, clients and collaborators across a wide range of industries. However, not all CAD programs support DWG files and…
Scan2CAD is used throughout the CNC process — from sketch, to CAD design and finally, fabricated in CNC! This document walks you through the most common design approaches. Our experts also share 8 top tips that you should take note of…
Every CAD or CNC professional (and computer user) comes across hundreds of PDF files in their career. After all, it’s the standard file format used in document exchange, given its wide compatibility across all devices and software. These PDF files contain valuable…
It’s an all-too-common scenario: you want to collaborate on a model with another designer. The only issue is that you created your image in AutoCAD, and the designer you’re collaborating with doesn’t have this software. AutoCAD’s native file type is DWG,…
When it comes to DXF conversion, you want it to be as quick and painless as possible. After all, the CAD/CNC file you require should only be a few mouse clicks away. In most cases, just following our quick guide to…
It’s easy to see why people want to convert from raster to vector. Vectorization means your image becomes easily editable at any scale. Raster-to-vector conversion is often billed as the easiest CAD process to learn – just upload the file, click…
The option to automatically convert files into DWG format is new to Scan2CAD v9. Those of you who use CAD regularly will be aware of the possibilities this opens up for the design process. Here, we’ll talk you through the underlying…
‘Optical Character Recognition’ – or OCR – is a process which allows us to convert text contained in images into editable documents. OCR can extract text from a scanned document or an image of a document; really, any image with text in it. This technology is…
One of the most common ways of sharing DWG files (or really any file type) is via email. However, sharing DWG files is not as simple as sharing a word document, as you also need to attach any referenced files into the…
DWG files are widely used in the CAD industry, mostly with the filetype’s creator AutoCAD. However, the common CAD workflow requires drawing files to be passed between colleagues with different CAD programs, with varying CAD skills. This can involve converting the DWG…
Imagine the scenario: a colleague sends you a drawing, and all you need to do is view it, print it, and mark it up. Nothing too out of the ordinary – reviewing and collaborating is part of any team’s work flow….
