Need help converting a dxf

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rsansing
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Need help converting a dxf

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I need help converting a dxf file. I have access to an Esab machine at work and when I try to load the file I get an error. I have no experience with cnc machines and would like to make this metal art for my wife. Is there a way to get this file converted to something my machine will read without spending hundreds on software I will never use?

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It needs to be converted to a .tap (G-code) for many of the CNC systems. Very easy to do but there can be a differences in the the table electronics.
If you can ask what Post processor is used at work, and what thickness you are cutting will help.
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Re: Need help converting a dxf

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will this help

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Here is the original cleaned up with crossovers removed.
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Moon and Back image.jpg
moonandback 18x18 dxf export.zip

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ou812 wrote: Tue May 19, 2020 8:12 amwill this help
Nice work ou812! This one looks good, but still has a few problems with crossover and open path.
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Crossover and Open Path.jpg
Crossover and Open Path zoomed in.jpg

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Here it is after cleanup.
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Moon with crossovers and open paths cleaned up image.jpg
Moon dxf.zip

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