Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is Image2Punch an application for converting a sketch drawing into a CAD file? I have a CNC profile cutting machine and I need to convert my hand sketched design into DWG/DXF file(s) for profiling and contouring. Has the software been designed for this purpose
Why are there are Pro, Lite and Genesis in Image2Punch? How much does the licence cost?
Can you tell me more about Image2Punch Genesis and how can I use the service?
How much is the discount if I purchased multiple licences?
What is the relation between multiple licencing and discounting in purchasing the future version’s licence?
I have been comparing your software with some others and would like to try yours by ordering a copy. If I did so, would I have to pay for an upgrade of the newer version that's coming out?
Is it possible to make a coloured perforated panel with Image2Punch by using a photograph (your Lion design example)?
I would like to buy your software (Image2Punch), but I discovered one problem: when I'm using the trial version, and converting the image to dxf punch file using the round tool, the Autocad shows a dot in each circle centre. This is very disturbing in Trumpf (Trutops Software). My Question is: How can I avoid the centre dot in the circle? I just need the circles only.
We are one of the largest producers of perforated product in the UK and have been looking for this kind of software for sometime. Is it possible to isolate each tool on the dxf file? For instance, if using a 6mm diameter punch and a 12mm diameter punch, could we have one drawing containing only the 6mm holes and another with the 12mm holes, without having to manually delete the holes? We currently do this on Autocad by drawing each hole size using a different layer and switching layers on or off where required.
We are suppliers of perforated metal in Sydney, and are interested in your software. We use a contractor for our specialised punching – the machines are Strippit and Amada.
- Does your programme work with these machines?
- Are we able to do all the programming for them?
- Can your sample programmes to be used to try this software?
- Can this be programmed for a large image using several sheets of material – e.g. car park fascia?
There is “Minimum Clearance between Tools” edit box on “Selected Tool Dialog”. It seems this is parameter is for hole spacing. What does it mean? (Is it centre-to centre-hole? or edge-to-edge?)I was wondering if everything is in mm units. Is there a way to work with just one tool punch imaging pattern? A variation could occur by only the spacing of the punching.
I am an industrial designer at a sheet metal company in Sydney. This is my first experience with Image 2 punch and I have a few questions.
- We are quite concerned with sheet metal distortion and wearing out of tools through the punching. For example, the attached I2P file has approximately 14,000 punchings. On sheet metal this sheet will most likely distort and need rolling. I would like to hear about your experiences regarding sheet sizes, material thickness, tool sizes and number of punching.
- What is the cost involved if using Image2punch Genesis? I was also wondering if you have a price list or similar regarding the Genesis orders.
