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- Mon Dec 14, 2020 2:39 am
- Forum: Problems and questions
- Topic: Torch not stopping before end of cut
- Replies: 8
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Torch not stopping before end of cut
I am trying to fix a problem created when the plasma torch does not turn off before it crosses a previous cut. When this happens, the arc wanders and takes a nasty bite out of my work. I have tried using cutting rules to resolve it but don't seem to be making much progress. Sheetcam is inserting a M...
- Wed Sep 12, 2018 4:26 am
- Forum: Yahoo posts
- Topic: Parts Undersized
- Replies: 1
- Views: 12851
Parts Undersized
I have a problem with plasma cut parts being undersized. I believe it may be due to the offset I am selecting in Sheetcam. I normally select inside offset so the lead in and lead out occurs on the scrap material and not the part. Today I cut a sprocket from 1/4" mild steel that also contained a...
- Fri Mar 10, 2017 7:36 am
- Forum: Problems and questions
- Topic: Modify Post processor to insert code
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2761
Thank you both for your reply's. Using the code snippet feature does sound like something that will work for me and does provide flexibility if I do not use the red dot laser for alignment in every instance. Les, your continued guidance is extremely helpful and much appreciated. The code you provide...
- Tue Mar 07, 2017 3:48 pm
- Forum: Problems and questions
- Topic: Modify Post processor to insert code
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2761
Modify Post processor to insert code
I recently added a low power red dot laser, for alignment purposes, to my 4x4 plasma table. The laser is offset by a couple of inches to the rear of the torch axis. I tried using a subroutine to align the torch to the point of the red dot at the beginning of the program but have been unsuccessful. B...
- Mon Dec 12, 2016 6:46 am
- Forum: Problems and questions
- Topic: Touch off prior to each pierce
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4341
Touch off prior to each pierce
I recently installed Sheetcam to generate code for Mach3 and plasma. I selected the Mach3 with scribber post processor. The gcode generated is perfect except it touches off prior to the first pierce only. Is there a way to edit this post processor to allow touch off prior to each pierce or is there ...