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One of the key uses of CAD software is to produce drawings that will be used to operate CNC machines. Whilst CNC technology has been around for decades, it’s still evolving nowadays, complementing new manufacturing techniques such as 3D printing. In recent years, Scan2CAD introduced support for G-code, making it easier to go from an initial raster image to a finished, machined product. In this category, we’ll cover some of the new innovations in the field of CNC, and how the technology can be used on the journey from an initial drawing into a finished end product.
Reverse engineering physical objects is a process that basically involves reproducing a product – often either digitally or on paper – through a careful and detailed examination of its construction and assembly. This process of acquiring and analyzing detailed design information…
CNC veterans will regularly need to produce CNC files that are suitable for cutting. Most of the time, that includes taking a design and converting it into a vector file format that CNC machines can read. Taking it a step further,…
CNC technology has revolutionized the design and manufacturing industries. Although it’s been available for a while now – the first CNC milling machine was developed in the early 1950s – only recently has it gained traction outside of industrial and commercial…
Any modern maker or manufacturer understands the growing importance of CNC laser engraving and cutting. What was once available as industry-grade tools are now getting released as affordable desktop machines. This makes laser cutting something that can be utilized by a…
Over the years CNC machining has grown to become an integral part of many industries including automotive, aerospace, medicine, manufacturing, food, sports, and fashion. Hundreds of thousands of companies are using CNC machines to create both simple and complex products that…
There has been increasing interest in CNC machining the past couple of years. It’s become easier than ever to get a digital copy of patterns you want to cut out and get a machine to do all the hard work for…
CAD is a crucial aspect of manufacturing and product development. Thankfully, solutions that enable you to design highly accurate models are readily available. In most cases, design has to be carried out before you even consider manufacturing. One of the most…
Gaskets are a fundamental part of any precision or industrial-grade machine. In essence, they are mechanical seals that serve as fillers between two disjointed but interconnecting parts of a machine or assembly. They make it possible for two mating surfaces that…
Hobbyist needleworkers and large clothing industries alike make use of digitized apparel patterns to accurately and quickly cut designs for prototyping. In the design and manufacturing processes, these apparel patterns are vital in duplicating and developing apparel designs. The use of…
The month of June has come and gone. Can you believe we are already halfway through the year? It seems like it was only yesterday when we were ushering in 2019. Time really flies by so fast, and so do the…
My, how time flies! This is already the third roundup of all things design and engineering for this year, and we have a lot to share with you from the stories we followed this March. From the design announcement of the…
Want to read up on some of the most interesting stories from the fields of architecture, design, engineering and CAD? Here’s a selection of some of the things we’ve loved this month. We’ve highlighted the winner of the RIBA Stirling Prize,…
CAD plays a vital role in a wide range of projects. Creating and finalizing your designs, however, could just be the starting point. Whether you want to bring your work to life using a CNC machine, 3D printer or even a…
As you know may already know, each week Scan2CAD dishes out a new DXF pack for free download, with varying themes and designs culled from different ideas, seasons, trends, everyday situations, and other sources. Since we started releasing these free weekly…
If you’re unfamiliar with CNC (Computer Numerical Control), it enables machines like laser cutters and water jets to transform computer-based designs into physical products. For example, fancy creating a new sign for your store? All you need is your chosen design…
CNC allows designers, engineers and hobbyists worldwide to create all kinds of interesting projects. Using CNC tools like milling machines, waterjets and laser cutters, nothing is too far out of reach. With so much to create, you might be wondering how…
CNC machines have been around for decades, with their history stretching back to the 1950s. In that time, they’ve transformed the way we manufacture things. They’ve also helped to democratize the process, providing a way for budding engineers and makers around…
As a raster-to-vector conversion software, Scan2CAD has applications across a wide range of fields. One of the most common uses of Scan2CAD, however, is the conversion of images for CNC machining purposes. With Scan2CAD, it’s easy to convert a raster image…
If you’re a regular reader of our blog, you’ll probably be well versed in raster files by now. You’ll also be aware that there is a way to turn them into vector files automatically, with the Scan2CAD software—and even that you…
CNC enables professionals and hobbyists to create a vast range of innovative products and projects every single day. When it comes to designing for CNC however, it can be rather problematic. CNC beginners and experts alike frequently make the same mistakes…
