FastCAM® Outline v4
Need to cut pictures on your NC Plasma, Oxy, Laser or Waterjet machine? Outline is a very affordable way to add value to any general engineering business needing a simple but elegant NC solution for graphics. Download and use in your business today!
FastCAM® Outline v4 is graphic image to DXF conversion program suited to cutting logos, stencils and picture artwork on NC machinery. Use FastCAM Outline to convert 'raster' image files from TIF, BMP, AWD JPG and PNG formats into DXF files.
If your images are not in any of the supported formats they will need to be converted using a third party conversion program OR imported using the program's built in flat bed scanner interface. FastCAM® Outline is TWAIN compliant meaning it's compatible with most modern USB, SCSI, or even older Parallel scanners.
All imported images can be manipulated and rotated through the program's simple interface which effortlessly converts the files into DXF files. The DXF file can then be opened in FastCAM® (or other CAD/CAM system), and pathed for conversion into NC code. Importantly, the DXF file the program produces is composed of lines and arcs, ensuring the generated files can be compressed into optimized NC code for your profile cutting machine.
FastCAM Outline v4 uses enhanced conversion technologies to improve the cut quality of converted images.
FastCAM® Outline can convert most images into DXF files however high resolution, high contrast, simple black and white drawings are more suitable than complex colored photos because either the outline or the centre line of the drawing needs to be traced. Whilst the DXF output file can be made up of either lines, arcs, or lines and arcs, 'Simple Lines' produce a superior quality cut because these type of entities more accurately trace the outline of a contour.
FastCAM® Outline is an ideal solution for Oxy-Fuel, Plasma, Laser or Waterjet Equipment.