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Old 08-13-2021, 10:16 PM
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Default Cutting file for sweeps

So I've been needing a complete set of sweeps for some time now, and was hoping maybe someone here might have and be willing to share a cutting file with me .? And or know of a link to a file?
I know It couldn't be to hard to design up my own but I'm hopeless with computers! So any help would be much appreciated. Thanks
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Old 08-14-2021, 04:35 PM
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I think I might have a file for them but will need to check on my works PC on Monday to see if I can find it. Give me a gentle nudge if you’ve not heard back within a few days.
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Old 08-16-2021, 06:23 AM
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Thanks Gareth,
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Old 08-16-2021, 06:39 AM
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Jake,

Sorry, I don't appear to have it as it must've been in an email and I've deleted a load from previous years. I'll see if it's on my laptop at home but I doubt it.
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Old 08-18-2021, 06:18 PM
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Jake,
Check your PMs.
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Old 01-02-2022, 01:32 PM
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Hi all, like the OP i am hoping someone can share a cad file with me for a set of sweeps - thanks ! Shane
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Old 01-02-2022, 05:25 PM
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I found some files on this thread. This come up so often it should be a sticky :-)
https://allmetalshaping.com/showthre...ght=Sweeps.dxf
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Old 01-02-2022, 10:45 PM
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Just to throw this out there as an alternative to a set of fixed curve sweeps, the majority of which, realistically, will never ever get used, is a flexible contour gauge which is really useful and super-cheap to fabricate.
The base is made from any flexible material; in my case, 4mm PVC sheet and the adjustable slots are made from modified cabinet stays. Naturally, the pop rivets in the PVC flexi-strip are countersunk.

I use it on all sorts of projects including finding the profile of any curve to be replicated in metal shaping.

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Old 01-03-2022, 08:47 AM
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I found some files on this thread. This come up so often it should be a sticky :-)
https://allmetalshaping.com/showthre...ght=Sweeps.dxf
thankyou Steve - much appreciated
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Old 01-03-2022, 08:48 AM
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Just to throw this out there as an alternative to a set of fixed curve sweeps, the majority of which, realistically, will never ever get used, is a flexible contour gauge which is really useful and super-cheap to fabricate.
The base is made from any flexible material; in my case, 4mm PVC sheet and the adjustable slots are made from modified cabinet stays. Naturally, the pop rivets in the PVC flexi-strip are countersunk.

I use it on all sorts of projects including finding the profile of any curve to be replicated in metal shaping.

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Manny, that looks excellent, definitely going to make one of those. thanks Shane
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