| Creative Design Software for CNC Art | | | | Repeatability in design |
| What I used to do… | | | | Here are some disadvantages of using |
| Before I found design software I was in | | | | Design Software: |
| the stone ages. I would actually hand | | | | Cost money |
| lay out a template on a piece of paper. | | | | Takes time to learn |
| Then cut it out. Next, I would tape the | | | | May not be the quickest way of making |
| design onto a piece of steel and trace | | | | something if it is a "One Off" |
| around it with a Sharpe Marker. | | | | My Definition of Design Software |
| Finally, I would cut out the piece I | | | | If you are an engineer, you will |
| wanted. | | | | probably consider CAD Software as design |
| No matter what, it was never exact. | | | | software. That is true. But what I am |
| There would always be something wrong. | | | | talking about here is "Creative" Design |
| Things like wavy lines, gouges and | | | | Software. These software packages are |
| "unique parts" were the norm. | | | | used by creative types for print, web |
| Measurements were never as exact as I | | | | design and logo design. This software |
| would have liked either. That usually | | | | is great for creating designs that flow |
| caused some fit-up issues, followed by | | | | and are artistic in some way. |
| some grinding. If you know anything | | | | Design software can be boiled down to |
| about fabrication, grinding is the enemy | | | | what it is good at. If you want to make |
| of your time. | | | | a square with a hole in it or a |
| Why use Design Software? | | | | triangular gusset, then CAD type design |
| I knew there had to be a better way so I | | | | software works great. If you want to |
| found some design software to try out. | | | | cut out a Cowboy on a Horse, then |
| Yes, it does take some time to learn. | | | | "Creative" Design Software is the only |
| Think about it, like anything else in | | | | way to go. |
| life, something that is worth it takes | | | | Here are some examples of work for |
| some time. This is also the situation | | | | "Creative" Design Software: |
| of taking one step backwards to move ten | | | | Plasma Art |
| steps forward. | | | | Router Art |
| Here are some advantages of using Design | | | | Signs |
| Software: | | | | Engraving |
| Saved file you can use over and over | | | | Ivan is active in CNC Software and CNC |
| Transfer the design to others | | | | Machining. CNC Plasma Cutter is part of |
| Can use exact measurements | | | | his expertise. |