Estlcam: Creating toolpaths with DXF Files

Bob walks you through the process of creating toolpaths with DXF files, using Estlcam.

[@HorseshoerCL]

I appreciate your efforts in being informative which greatly familiarize a newbie into the World of CNC. Part of the training process is learning the terms and knowing its definitions. At least that is what works best for me.

[@mroc48]

Thanks Bob for explaining how to use manual curve selection and the overcut function

[@Catalysis1144]

Thanks, I have been using this occasionally for hobby since version 8 which I still use simple & easy to use software. I just learned about the right click trick for manual path from your video.

[@IdolTyme]

How did you draw or create the DXF file you opened in Estlcam? Thanks in advance.

[@Bobscnc]

LibreCAD is free and will create dxf files

[@lovefromleo2753]

Thank you!!! Can you fillet or chamfer edges in this software?

[@Bobscnc]

Yes, for a simple fillet or round I would recommend a single tool path with the fillet or round over bit. More complicated contours would need a 3D tool path with a tapered ball nose type of bit.

[@lovefromleo2753]

BobsCNC legend thank you so much