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by Les Newell
Thu Oct 05, 2023 10:34 am
Forum: Problems and questions
Topic: G code problem in MAch 3
Replies: 2
Views: 3259

Re: G code problem in MAch 3

What post processor are you using?
Could you post a copy of the tap file here.
by Les Newell
Thu Oct 05, 2023 10:34 am
Forum: Problems and questions
Topic: Scanything License
Replies: 3
Views: 4206

Re: Scanything License

The saving issue could be a problem with your license. What does it say in Help->about?

For the calibration, make sure you have the display set to 'Mask' or 'Mixed'. Is the dot flickering or breaking up? If so, try experimenting with the brightness slider.
by Les Newell
Wed Oct 04, 2023 7:22 pm
Forum: Problems and questions
Topic: Scanything License
Replies: 3
Views: 4206

Re: Scanything License

What happens when you try to calibrate?
by Les Newell
Sun Oct 01, 2023 11:13 am
Forum: Problems and questions
Topic: Error code-Layer not found
Replies: 2
Views: 2996

Re: Error code-Layer not found

This is because you are using different layer names in your drawing than the cut operation was last set up to use. Simply drop down the layer selection list box and select the layer you want to cut.
by Les Newell
Thu Sep 28, 2023 10:12 am
Forum: Problems and questions
Topic: Layers and Operations
Replies: 1
Views: 2936

Re: Layers and Operations

Leave everything on one layer and do an 'outside offset' jet cutting operation. In your cut operation go to the 'cut path' tab and make sure optimisation is set to 'auto' and 'Cutting rules' are set to 'keep parts together'. SheetCam will automatically reverse the cut side for the inside of your par...
by Les Newell
Wed Sep 27, 2023 6:30 pm
Forum: New features
Topic: Selecting Cut order
Replies: 4
Views: 4406

Re: Selecting Cut order

SheetCam figures it out for you and automatically reverses the cut side for inside contours.
by Les Newell
Wed Sep 27, 2023 4:00 pm
Forum: New features
Topic: Selecting Cut order
Replies: 4
Views: 4406

Re: Selecting Cut order

There are a couple of ways of doing this in SheetCam. Fully automatic: In SheetCam open your cut operation and go to the 'Cut path' tab. Make sure Optimisation is set to auto and set the cutting rules to 'Keep parts together'. Make sure both the inside and outside contours in your drawing are on the...
by Les Newell
Wed Sep 20, 2023 10:28 am
Forum: Problems and questions
Topic: Problems with working under different operating systems
Replies: 3
Views: 3291

Re: Problems with working under different operating systems

Sometimes OnRapid can be called when X,Y,Z,A axes have not changed or have only changed by a tiny amount. In that case it will just output "G0". On the next call to OnRapid, it knows that G0 is active so it does not output G0 again.
by Les Newell
Tue Sep 19, 2023 12:47 pm
Forum: Problems and questions
Topic: Where are predefined variables set?
Replies: 5
Views: 4496

Re: Where are predefined variables set?

Looking at that post, the height of the surface of the pipe is passed to the touch-off subroutine. Your touch-off subroutine needs to set the current Z position based on that value.
by Les Newell
Wed Sep 13, 2023 10:17 am
Forum: Problems and questions
Topic: tool paths arent generating correctly
Replies: 1
Views: 2564

Re: tool paths arent generating correctly

I had a quick look at the code and cannot see anything obviously wrong. Does the Langmuir controller have an option to pre-pierce your parts? If so it could be that you have that turned on.
by Les Newell
Thu Sep 07, 2023 4:30 pm
Forum: Problems and questions
Topic: Sheetcam file not showing the same on the plasma
Replies: 5
Views: 6293

Re: Sheetcam file not showing the same on the plasma

I just had another look at the g-code and something looks wrong. What post processor are you using?
by Les Newell
Mon Sep 04, 2023 11:49 am
Forum: Problems and questions
Topic: Sheetcam file not showing the same on the plasma
Replies: 5
Views: 6293

Re: Sheetcam file not showing the same on the plasma

If the file cut correctly before the gearbox change it must be an issue with your machine. I have to admit I can't think of any obvious reason for it to do that.
by Les Newell
Mon Sep 04, 2023 11:44 am
Forum: Problems and questions
Topic: spiral pocket Z not spiraling?
Replies: 1
Views: 2625

Re: spiral pocket Z not spiraling?

If you set the ramp angle to a shallow angle it will have a similar effect.
by Les Newell
Sun Sep 03, 2023 9:40 am
Forum: Problems and questions
Topic: part in a part
Replies: 4
Views: 3549

Re: part in a part

In most cases I recommend putting all of your part outlines on one layer. If your drawing includes the outline of the scrap, put that on a different layer. Now you can use an outside offset and let SheetCam figure out inside/outside offsets. In your cut operation go to the cut path tab and make sure...
by Les Newell
Thu Aug 31, 2023 11:48 am
Forum: Problems and questions
Topic: Adding cooldown pauses - SOLVED
Replies: 2
Views: 2877

Re: Adding cooldown pauses

In your cut operation go to the 'cut path' tab and enable 'minimise thermal distortion' and set the distance to something like half the width of your part.
If that doesn't fix it I can modify the post for you.