Hi folks
How can I convert the file of antenna designed by HFSS to the CNC machine (the execute file should be *.cn)?
Actually, I designed a microstrip antenna using HFSS and I would like to produce it experimentally using printed board CNC machine. But the problem, how can convert files from HFSS programs to CNC control?
I know we can export the HFSS as DXF file, but the problem how can convert it as *.cn file?
That is a highly specific question.
You can export 2D DXF of the Z=0 plane (use a sross-section of your model translated to Z=0 for saving it)
Modeller->Export supports a bunch of other formats (to some extent, not perfectly).
Try it. Your machine/software should not be limited to native .cn. At least Gerber ia an industry standard, and a system not supporting Gerber is not a good system. There are plenty of software converting DXFs to Gerbers.
Iges, STEP, Parasol, and Catia are also partially supported (I don't remember what kinds of objects it gives out, try every option)
P.S. You could google it yourself. Google is free.
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|Dear Andrey
Yes I did it, export my antenna design from HFSS to 2D DXF of the Z=0 plane; Or some time I re-design antenna using CorelDRAW and save it as DXF.
Actually my CNC machine/software is Gerber which is supporting by *.cn file.
My problem is how can convert DXF to *.cn OR Gcode file? because both are working in Gerber software.
there are a lot of free tools you can find in google. try freepcb as a start. probably you won't like it, so search further.
you can use free software where the conversion is user friendly. Also can Try with the eagle software and COPPER CAM(licensed) tools for some basic designs and then if possible can try with your design.
There shouldn't be a direct conversion. You are missing a step. HFSS export a CAD file drawing. Whereas a CNC machine requires information of the tool (i.e., cutter and depth of cut), these information is input in the CAM program that comes with my CNC machine, which then convert into G-code (cnc standard)
The steps I use are:
1. Export dxf from EM solver
2. Import dxf into CAM software, in my case I use Techsoft 2D PCB.
3. Assign tool settings, simulate the run
4. Execute the real run.
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