can this be copied with a laser cutter ?
Maybe something better ?
Maybe something better ?
laser cutting ? (moved from target challenges )
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It should be able to. You just need the cad file to feed the laser. The posts on each target look like they'll bend easy when hit. Or is this made from wood and meant to break?
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An image can be loaded into InkScape (a free vector graphics program) and converted to a vector graphics (SVG) file that can be used to create the Gerber files required to drive a laser or CNC machine.
You could convert the whole image or just select what parts you wanted and step&repeat them into the matrix you want.
The SVG (Scaleble Vctor Graphics) files can be easily scaled to any size without loosing any quality or accuracy.
Cheers!
You could convert the whole image or just select what parts you wanted and step&repeat them into the matrix you want.
The SVG (Scaleble Vctor Graphics) files can be easily scaled to any size without loosing any quality or accuracy.
Cheers!
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An image can be loaded into InkScape (a free vector graphics program) and converted to a vector graphics (SVG) file that can be used to create the Gerber files required to drive a laser or CNC machine.
You could convert the whole image or just select what parts you wanted and step&repeat them into the matrix you want.
The SVG (Scaleble Vctor Graphics) files can be easily scaled to any size without loosing any quality or accuracy.
Cheers
You could convert the whole image or just select what parts you wanted and step&repeat them into the matrix you want.
The SVG (Scaleble Vctor Graphics) files can be easily scaled to any size without loosing any quality or accuracy.
Cheers
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Laser or waterjet.
I "assume" that waterjet would be cheaper, and equally as fast. Both simple to do those shapes.
Mike
I "assume" that waterjet would be cheaper, and equally as fast. Both simple to do those shapes.
Mike
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Got these at an Air Gun Show from a guy with a display table of very old replica guns he makes (his son makes the targets ) this guy hand makes the old Co2 guns that have the round air tank (tennis ball look) flint lock style pistols .
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Whats the size and what material exactly would it be cut from? You mentioned plastic but what plastic or does it matter?I recently bought a laser prob 3 months ago. I have cut out quite a few things similar to this. I did a bunch of xmas ornaments as well as some engraving. A Co2 laser could cut it out of clear or colored acrylic easy.
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I translate the image out to a dxf file and then bring into Solidworks where I can manipulate it as required before sending it for laser cutting
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