Abstract
In this paper, a method of extracting 2D geometric data from AutoCAD drawing and post processing for Numerical Control (NC) is presented. Geometric data already available in the Drawing Interchange Files (DXF) can be utilized to accurately and economically prepare part programs for controlling NC/CNC machine tools. AutoCAD, being general purpose software, stores its geometric data in a form that cannot be directly applied for automatic generation of Numerical Control (NC) codes. The way around the discrepancy between the structure of a drawing database (DXF files) and the information requirement for part programming is addressed in this work. NC programming of a test component drawn in AutoCAD is also presented.
Recommended Citation
Mwinuka, T. (2013). 2D AUTOCAD GEOMETRIC DATA EXTRACTION AND POST PROCESSING FOR NUMERICAL CONTROL. Tanzania Journal of Engineering and Technology (TJET), 34(1), 44-54. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.52339/tjet.v34i1.458
Publisher Name
University of Dar es Salaam
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