12 CNC Plasma Cutting Assignment

Purpose

• Apply your newly found knowledge of AutoCAD to use a CNC plasma cutter

Task

1. Create or search the internet for a CNC File (file type DXF or DWG).
   1. The design must be no larger than one foot by one foot, and the image or text must be school appropriate.
2. Convert the file if needed into a readable file for the CNC Controller.
3. Prepare to use the CNC plasma cutter:
   1. Make sure all parameters are set BEFORE you start cutting.
   2. Check the dimensions off of the drawing file: are they close?
4. Use the CNC plasma cutter to cut out your design.

Criteria of Success

• The shape must be cut out with the CNC plasma cutter. If you used the CNC plasma cutter, it is a success.