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What is Cut2D?

• Cut2D converts CAD DXF and graphics designs to GCode / CNC Toolpaths for machining high quality parts and components.
  
  
• Affordable, easy to use software that's very functional and creates high quality CNC toolpaths for virtually all CNC machines.
  
  
• Automatic cutter diameter compensation, machines designs precisely to size without having to worry about manually offsetting geometry for the cutter being used.
  
  
• Fantastic, high quality colour shaded 3D Preview with realistic material types that show exactly what the job will look like when machined.
  
  
• Based on Vectric's world class VCarve Pro technology, Cut2D is a precision CNC Toolpath engine.
  

I’m using Cut2D to machine radio controlled models drawn by my son and the results off the mill are great! 

The software is very easy to use and the 3D toolpath preview provides an in-depth visualization of the machining process and the finished parts before running the machine.”

Wes Spence

Wes Spence and his son Mike are making scale model RC car components on an SIEG SX3 CNC Mill with Mach3.

High quality 3D Toolpath Preview

What does Cut2D do?

• Automatically converts CAD drawings and Graphic designs to GCode / CNC Toolpaths.

• Opens most industry standard 2D vector drawing formats DXF, EPS, AI & PDF file formats.

• Pocket Machining with either raster or offset machining patterns, plus the option to ramp the cutter into the material.

• Profile Machining-running the cutter around the outside, inside or on the selected geometry, with the option to ramp the cutter into the material.

• Automatic cutter diameter compensation for toolpaths ensures parts are cut to the required size. Simply select the shapes and Cut2D compensates for the cutter diameter and shape.

• Interactive Tab / Bridge placement to ensure parts are securely held in place when cutting from sheet material.

• Automatic calculation for Outside and Inside cutting when multiple shapes are selected.

• The option to Ramp the cutter into the job is very important when cutting hard materials because it reduces the load on the bottom of the cutter.

• Drilling with option for Peck drilling cycle.

• 3D Colour and 2D wireframe toolpaths Previews shows exactly what the part will look like when machined.

Applications?

Cut2D is being used by professional and hobby CNC machinists and is ideal for a wide range of machining applications.

Free Download

Free Trial Software that will let you cut the supplied evaluation files on your own CNC machine. Click here >

Free Training Tutorials for Cut2D projects you can machine on your own CNC machine are available in the Support area on the Vectric web site. For more details click on the links below,

• Model engineering Locomotive Wheel
• Engraved Nameplate logo
• RC Plane Wing Spar
• Wooden Gears
• Model Conrod

The differences between Cut2D and VCarve Pro

Cut2D quickly and easily converts designs to 2D toolpaths and saves CNC Code. But the software only includes limited design editing tools for fixing, sizing and positioning geometry and does not include the advanced 3D Engrave / VCarving, Pocketing, Profiling, Plate Engraving and Texturing toolpath options available in VCarve Pro.

For more details on the main differences between Cut2D and VCarve Pro Click here >

Note - The Cut2D postprocessor's do not support machines with ATC - Automatic Tool Changers

To compare Cut2D with VCarve Pro and Aspire Click here >