Free base plate DXF generator
Type a base plate's length and width, the corner hole size and how far each hole sits from the edges, with rounded corners and a center hole if you want them, and Nestor draws the plate and gives you its DXF, free, in inches or millimeters. The four corner holes sit the same distance in from each edge.
Make your base plate
Base plate 12 in x 12 in, 4 holes 0.8125 in at 1.5 in from the edges. Overall 12 x 12 in.
How it works
- Type the sizes in inches or millimeters. The part is drawn to scale as you type.
- If a size can’t work, such as a hole off the edge or two holes overlapping, the generator says what to change.
- Download the DXF, free. With a free account, save it to your parts library or nest it on a sheet in Nestor.
Questions
How far are the holes from the edge?
You choose: "edge to hole center" is the distance from each edge to the center of each corner hole, the same on all four corners. The generator checks the holes leave at least 1/16 in of metal at the edges and between them.
With or without a center hole?
Either: type a center hole diameter for one in the middle of the plate, or leave it empty for none.
Is it free?
Yes. Drawing a part and downloading its DXF is free and needs no account. With a free Nestor account you can also save the part to your parts library, or send it straight to Nestor's nesting tool to nest it on a sheet.
Inches or millimeters?
Either. Type sizes in inches (fractions such as 3/4 or 6 1/2 work) or in millimeters, and the DXF is written in the unit you pick, with its units set in the file so CAM software opens it at the right size.
What is in the DXF?
Only the cut lines: the outline and the holes, on one layer, as circles, straight lines and true arcs (rounded corners are arcs, not short straight pieces), in an AutoCAD R12 DXF, the version cutting software opens most widely.
Does it check the part?
Yes. The DXF can't be downloaded while a hole runs off the edge, holes overlap, or less than 1/16 in of metal is left between two cuts or a cut and an edge; the generator says what to change.
More shapes
Nest it next: Nestor’s free nesting tool lays DXF parts out on your sheets for laser, plasma, waterjet and router.