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Originally Posted by yarden.saa
We tried it. I will try it again with a test part. Can you explain me what is the dxf file? 3d model/2d model? as I mentioned the machine is old (very old), I don't really know but it can be the problem maybe?
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DXFs are a 2d file that includes dimensional data. They're used to transfer 2-d CAD data (usually to CAM/manufacturers). DXFs have been around for a while, but I guess whether or not they can read it does depend on the age of the machine (a machine from 1965 will not be able to read DXFs). In any case, they likely take the DXFs into a CAM (Computer Aided Machining) program instead of directly inputting it into the machine. The CAM program would take the DXF and (with the help of a user) turn it into G-Code, the actual instructions that run the machine. Basically all CAM programs should be able to open DXFs.