Data from CorelDRAW
via EPS/AI.
Work specification for the export of vector data from CorelDRAW, import
into CAD, cutter offset
calculation and export of the milling data to the machine.
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CorelDRAW
export setting.
The data must be exported from CorelDRAW using the
following settings:
- Export filter EPS Adobe
Illustrator AI. |
- Contours without filling
(also not white). |
- Outline as hairline
(thinnest line). |
- Text as curves (vectorised). |
Import
of the EPS/AI data.
For the import of the EPS/AI data select File .
Import . EPS *.EPS/AI.
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Limits.
Using Layout . Limits . Graphics max. set the
limits automatically to the extent of the import data.
Join tracks.
For
the graphic used in the example it can be assumed that all contours are
closed. Nevertheless, the function Join
tracks can be carried out for assurance.
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Mark. Intersections.
Precisely for data from CorelDRAW it is important that the graphic is
checked for crossovers. For this select Mark.
Intersections. The program shows a crossover between R and A.
If the paths are to be corrected at the same time then the error must
be edited out. Alternatively,
for a recessed engraving the
letters can be calculated individually.
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MillCorr2D.
As a result of the reported error the navigator must, with End, leave
the Navigator and the calculation started individually. First, the
area 'Data from CorelDraw' is marked and
MillCorr2D selected. In the second calculation step the
symbol 'AW!' is selected and calculated.
The
outer edge of the label can be processed in a third step using a
cylindrical cutter.
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The complete milling data. |
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Direct mill.
For the export of the milling data select Direct mill.
In the layer selection the Layer #0 (with graphic
data) is switched to white (inactive) by clicking-on.
In
the export filter selection select, for example, DIN/ISO
and the dialect (FILTER:) WinPC-NC /
PC-NC. Note: For PC-NC the core image
format for arcs (ABSOLUTE/relative) must be set the same in both
programs (under
Parameter).
The
start position for X and Y can be switched off with -9999.99. In this
case the working off begins with
the 1st work position.
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In
the case presented, first the engraving and thereafter the cutting-out
is worked off. The program contains a tool exchange. If your machine
possesses no possibility for a tool exchange, then both milling layers
#8 and #9 must be exported individually.
Finished!
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