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Can anyone here do a relatively simple CAD drawing?
2010-08-19, 5:08 PM #1
I have a paper drawing of a part with measurements/specifications, etc. I need to get a few manufactured on a site called mfgquote.com, and all the suppliers prefer a CAD drawing. I have one from a really long time ago but I'm having trouble finding it. Is anyone here familiar with CAD? Can you convert a paper drawing into a model and then send me the file? Not sure I will need this, will know for sure on Saturday afternoon. The last guy that did it for me took ~15 minutes (it's basically an angle bracket with a 45 degree angle).
2010-08-19, 5:12 PM #2
probably Martyn
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2010-08-19, 5:34 PM #3
I have AutoCAD.

Couldn't you just scan the drawing and post on forums?
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2010-08-19, 6:54 PM #4
I can do this.
2010-08-19, 7:38 PM #5
Originally posted by ECHOMAN:
I have AutoCAD.

Couldn't you just scan the drawing and post on forums?


Yeah, I can scan it.
2010-08-19, 7:38 PM #6
Thanks for your help guys, it looks like indeed I don't have the original CAD files so I'll work on getting it scanned in and try to post it this weekend. Thanks!
2010-08-19, 10:47 PM #7
If it's as simple as you say I can do it for you when you post the scan. :)
2010-08-20, 7:25 AM #8
Actually I'm going to search my old computer/drive for the cad file on Saturday before I bother posting it. Does anyone know if there's a standard CAD file extension?
2010-08-20, 7:44 AM #9
dwf, dwg are among the most common (AutoCAD), but there are about 100 others that are program specific.
2010-08-20, 7:51 AM #10
Sounds familiar, thanks.
2010-08-20, 2:42 PM #11
DXF is pretty universal too. Manufacturing sometimes want that format in addition to the drawing for CNC things like water jets, and I needed it to cut a circuit board in school.

If everything else falls through, I can help you out as well.
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2010-08-20, 2:50 PM #12
Sounds like it's time for another Massassi contest!
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2010-08-20, 3:06 PM #13
Originally posted by Bounty Hunter 4 hire:
DXF is pretty universal too. Manufacturing sometimes want that format in addition to the drawing for CNC things like water jets, and I needed it to cut a circuit board in school.

Gerber?
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2010-08-20, 3:34 PM #14
Originally posted by Emon:
Gerber?


Nah, it was a DXF I did in Autocad. I'm a mechanical engineer, so I didn't do it the right way with a Gerber file.
The RF lab had a machine that took the copper plated board, and cut away all the unnecessary copper. It apparently took the DXF style that I was used to from CNC applications.
Funny with all the EE instructors I had to go through to get it done that no one steered me toward making a Gerber and sending it out.
Steal my dreams and sell them back to me.....
2010-08-20, 3:44 PM #15
Originally posted by Bounty Hunter 4 hire:
Nah, it was a DXF I did in Autocad. I'm a mechanical engineer, so I didn't do it the right way with a Gerber file.
The RF lab had a machine that took the copper plated board, and cut away all the unnecessary copper. It apparently took the DXF style that I was used to from CNC applications.
Funny with all the EE instructors I had to go through to get it done that no one steered me toward making a Gerber and sending it out.


Gerber is pretty standard for PCBs in any case.
2010-08-22, 8:52 AM #16
Im amazed, that the high school i went to, not only had a bunch of autoCAD classes, but also the machine that you can put what you make into it and it would make what you did on the cad program. It was pretty intense...

I havnt used CAD in forever though, do they have a torrent on the internet so i can download the $100+ software?
" I am the Lizard King, I can do anyhthing... "
2010-08-22, 9:07 AM #17
AutoCAD costs a lot more than $100...
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2010-08-22, 9:20 AM #18
Hense the "+" sing. Yah, it can be 1 to 5 grand. Crazy ****.
" I am the Lizard King, I can do anyhthing... "
2010-08-22, 9:55 AM #19
Now i remember why i had you on ignore...
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2010-08-22, 10:39 AM #20
LT doesn't cost that much. Full version is about £3k a license I think.
2010-08-22, 8:05 PM #21
I can't find the original CAD file. I'll scan the paper in the morning and try to post it here by 5:00PM pacific tomorrow.
2010-08-22, 11:13 PM #22
Tip Top.

I'll have a bash once you've got it up. :)
2010-08-25, 4:42 PM #23
Just an update: Martyn took care of this for me over pm. Thanks to all for offering to help, as always, I appreciate it!
2010-08-25, 7:00 PM #24
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2010-08-25, 7:09 PM #25
God I just jizzed alllllllll over my kkkkkkkkeyboard and now the lllllllll and kkkkkkkkkk kkkkkkkkkkkeys are stuckkkkkkkkkkkkk
2010-08-25, 9:43 PM #26
Echoman you are ****ing hilarious. That is why I'm your #1 fan in the fabulous ECHOMAN group.
COUCHMAN IS BACK BABY
2010-08-26, 6:21 AM #27
Speaking of weird food, my wife brought home something that turns out to be a Longan. Anyone ever had one? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Longan
2010-08-26, 9:20 AM #28
I had those things. They are good if you can find a fresh selection. Otherwise, they start to taste "meh."
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2010-08-26, 2:47 PM #29
I have saved that picture and will treasure it forever.
2010-08-27, 9:48 AM #30
I hope that the thread doesn't die untiil someone makes a CAD drawing of that banana. :)
幻術
2010-08-27, 1:10 PM #31
I can't be arsed to do curves. :P
2010-08-27, 6:24 PM #32
three cheers for echomen!
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2010-08-28, 5:20 AM #33
HYE THERE THIS IS KERRY AND I AM NEW IN THIS FORUM
AND THIS IS MY FIRST POST HERE
SO WHATS GOING ON THERE?
HOPE I WILL RECIEVE SOME GOOD REPLIES





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