Machinist r3vrs: .ai (.eps) to (.dfx) fomat paths

[Fusion]

I need to send some stuff to be plasma cut and I was told to send them a dfx file.
Since I work in Adobe Ill., that's what I'm using as the source. Everything is 100% vector and I'm saving in .eps with 1:1 scale. I used an online coverter to get a pdf first and now the dfx.
Is there anything else I should know?
The only thing that seems weird is that the parts in the pdf look rasterized at 100% view.

http://www.ehow.com/how_12154091_translate-eps-dxf.html

And if anyone here works with plasma cutters, are they able to cut 1mm holes? I don't need the parts to be too exact. I would like to cut from 2-3mm steel or stainless. The machine used should be one of these, except 3200W.

[AndrewBird]

You should be able to export to DXF in Illustrator. Don't save the file, export it.

Plasma is going to have a hard time cutting 1mm holes. It will basically just be a pierce point, which will be closer to 2-3mm min. It does vary per machine though. Ask the person with the machine.

[Fusion]

Thanks! I didn't notice AI had that feature. The converters in the ehow link didn't work anyways.
I just had a look at the holes and some are .8mm and others 1.2mm.
The machine specs are:
accuracy (positional variance) ± 0.2 mm
kerf width 0.2 to 0.5 mm

I should've said laser cut, because plasma cutting is slightly different.
The machine should be one of these:



Damn that thing is fast.

[Fusion]

Wellp, worked out nicely

[10Toes]

Wellp, worked out nicely

That's awsome, are you building a mini M20 or a keychain.

[Fusion]

Keychains. Should have more info up later today.

[Mr. Tasty]

um, seriously cool

[F34R]

Make M30 ones!

[Fusion]

Unfortunately M30s are the only ones I couldn't make in the short schedule. But I have M20, M50, M42, S50, S54, S14.

[Todd Black 88]

SEND S14 my way!

[tonerrrr]

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

[brianao34]

Very cool, I'd be interested in one

[Fusion]

Posted them up in random crap http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/show....php?p=3965496

If anyone wants them as Xmas presents, there's a slight chance you could have them at your doorstep Mo/Tu next week (if USPS is working next Tu) if you get your order in today so I can send them out tomorrow. I can't guarantee them being there in time, though I'll do my best and send tracking numbers.

[agent]

Cool!

[Fusion]

Hey guys I need some input.
I'm thinking about making V8's in the next run. How do ya'll think I they should look? I can either make just two separate 4cyl. or the two gaskets can be connected an then bent slightly into a V. Although they'd be pretty large in that case.