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