I am glad you are looking for a solution to this process.
At Microvellum we have been providing this solution of AutoCAD to machine for over 25 years.
Microvellum Toolbox is an automated tool who's foundation is AutoCAD. You wil be working in the AutoCAD environment while using our vast parametric library of products to create and edit your submittal drawings.
Once the drawings are completed you simply create a work order from that environment and process it. The machines in your shop will have gcode generated for them through our custom toolfiles. We are connected to most every machine out there including Thermwood routers.
We also provide nesting solutions such as True Shape Nesting and Stay down nest as well as modeling tools like Extruded Product Builder and Solid Model Analyzer for creating custom fixtures and one offs.
If you are interested in speaking with someone at Microvellum about our tested and proven solutions, I will be happy to talk with you, or you could see a demonstration of our products through an online meeting.
Contact me at: ralph@microvellum.com
I'll be more than happy to help.