What Is Image2Punch?

Image2Punch is CAD software used to generate custom perforated patterns based on virtually any digital image document. The perforated pattern can then be converted into a DXF file format for a variety of purposes either at design stage or in the manufacturing process.

At the design stage, for example, you can use the perforated pattern to create digital perforated sheet metal for, an example, an integrated component of your 3D presentation. In the manufacturing process, it can be used as a tooling layout to generate a CNC ( Computer Numerical Control) file.

The CNC file can then be used to create physical custom perforated sheet metal using CNC Machinery such as a Turret Punch or Laser Cutting machine.

Unlike common perforated sheet metal which usually has uniform pattern, Image2Punch allows you to create a custom perforated pattern based on your own image document. The perforated metal sheet based on the custom perforated Image2Punch pattern can be applied diversely to;

  • Architectural products

  • Cabinet making products

  • Sanitation equipment

  • Pollution control devises

  • Custom lighting and screenings

  • Sunscreen and decorative cladding

  • Internal studio wall with perforated pattern

  • Custom sound suspension

  • Virtually any other possible application you  might name it

Who is Image2Punch for?

Image2Punch is developed specifically for helping those who are dealing with perforated metal project and this could be you if you are;

  • CNC Turret Punch machine owner/programmer/operator

  • CNC Laser Cutter machine owner/programmer/operator

  • Industrial and/or Landscape designer

  • Interior and/or Exterior designer

  • Street Furniture designer

  • Architect and Industrial technologist

  • Sound technician

  • CAD and CAM operator and designer

  • Car park fascia and Cladding developer

  • Person who are dealing with perforate sheet metal

Scope and Limitation

Image2Punch is developed and designed to be mainly used as an input geometry for many types of CNC profile cutting machine (eg. fibre laser cutting).

Due to rounding error when doing computation, there will be tolerance limit for Minimum Gap that is specified for all uniform pattern ( i.e. Rectangle, Angle, Circular and Spiral ). The Minimum Gap is the minimum distance between two hole or cutout in the perforated pattern. This gap is specified by the user.

The tolerance for the gap will be +/- 0.001 Unit Measurement. For example, if the Minimum Gap is specified as 2.0mm, the final result when the distance measure in DXF file will be in between 1.999mm and 2.001mm as illustrated below.