It's all about digitizing

Learn how DXF files are prepared for CNC and digital cutting, from geometry repair and tool offsets to cut order, toolpaths and material optimisation.

DXF is one of the most widely used file exchange formats in CAD/CAM workflows. From apparel pattern making and furniture manufacturing to CNC cutting and engineering, DXF files allow geometry to move between different design, manufacturing and cutting systems. However, DXF compatibility is not always straightforward. Two CAD programs may both support DXF while interpreting geometry, units, layers, notches, grading information and other entities differently. The result can be

In this article we discuss image calibration, lens distortion and their use in digitising. This stage of the pattern digitisation process is crucial not only for obtaining accurate results but also for speed and convenience.