That's a good idea for something like 10, but we need a lot more. While not exactly automated, plates would be stacked to make several at a time.



I'm even questioning now if we should just start from scratch. keep the lion, unicorn, and suitcase, crown too, but create a proper, professional logo that can work as separate elements and together as a crest.

Shaun, check mail

Well if you want to go that route I have the guy for you.

This is something I had him developing for a project that we killed.

It's unfinished but you can see where it was going.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1317938634.jpg

Did you get a file from stomachmonkey?
What I would do:
1. Scale to desired size. Trace. Export from vector to .dxf
2. Open in AutoCAD. Double check scale.
3. Use "offset" command to offset your cutlines by 30 thou
4. Draw in bridges

Here's what I got after turning your jpg into a vector then into a dxf:
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1317938552.jpg

Same concept/result as what I did for him but with AI and PS and no autocad.

His original AI file was not outlined fills. It was stroked overlapping paths hence his problem with using it.

New file.
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1317939502.jpg

Original AI file with preview turned off showing the vector.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1317939580.jpg

Ah, cool.
I'm no illustrator expert... i use inkscape, and know only just enough to be dangerous.

I've no experience with this or other similar programs but it coverts to pixels to the CAD geometry: Raster to Vector software.

It might save a bit of time not tracing the design, and then you could then use the transparent overlay for checking/adjusting final accuracy and continuity.

huge thanks to Scott (stomachmonkey) for creating the double outline for CAD cutting, it is perfect.