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by robertspark
Mon May 24, 2021 5:27 pm
Forum: New features
Topic: J Leadin For holes
Replies: 4
Views: 4063

Re: J Leadin For holes

why not just use the centre pierce function for holes?

I think it's in operation
by robertspark
Mon May 17, 2021 8:56 am
Forum: Problems and questions
Topic: Plasma: Bolt Ready Holes - Best Practices
Replies: 2
Views: 976

Re: Plasma: Bolt Ready Holes - Best Practices

the divot at the end of the cut will be caused by 1 of 2 things: 1) m05 is a non synchronous miscellaneous code (ie it requires the axis to slow down and stop before implementing the turn off torch signal)..... result = divot. 2) plasma has a kerf.... if you cut a circle at some point the start and ...
by robertspark
Sat Apr 24, 2021 10:28 pm
Forum: Problems and questions
Topic: Moves with many parts showing very slow
Replies: 8
Views: 1354

Re: Moves with many parts showing very slow

impressive pc.... probably not that then...
by robertspark
Sat Apr 24, 2021 10:20 am
Forum: Problems and questions
Topic: Says report bug and cutter wobbles at end of part
Replies: 8
Views: 1133

Re: Says report bug and cutter wobbles at end of part

if you have a full version of autocad (does not work with LT) you can use -overkill https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/autocad/learn-explore/caas/CloudHelp/cloudhelp/2021/ENU/AutoCAD-Core/files/GUID-44B9ECFC-752C-4CC5-9DA3-84DBF3B17CA6-htm.html also seems to be available in bricscad too... so ma...
by robertspark
Sat Apr 24, 2021 4:42 am
Forum: Problems and questions
Topic: Moves with many parts showing very slow
Replies: 8
Views: 1354

Re: Moves with many parts showing very slow

what are the specs on your pc?

graphics card,
ram
windows version
by robertspark
Wed Apr 21, 2021 6:50 pm
Forum: Problems and questions
Topic: Rotate work and table view
Replies: 2
Views: 552

Re: Rotate work and table view

I think (never tried it) but you could change the axis in the post processor to spit the gcode out flipped 90 degrees.... so you could work on it as you view the table and get it to spit the gcode out 90 degrees rotated..... post your post processor and I'll edit it for you it you want... it may wor...
by robertspark
Tue Apr 20, 2021 3:34 pm
Forum: Problems and questions
Topic: Plasma THC preset voltage
Replies: 7
Views: 2103

Re: Plasma THC preset voltage

But I'm not using LinuxCNC. What system are you using. I haven't noticed you specify that yet. I just gave you an example of a working post processor file that I know had a lot of other features built into it that most will not need. THC voltage is not really something that the CNC machine NEEDS to...
by robertspark
Sat Apr 17, 2021 9:59 pm
Forum: Problems and questions
Topic: Plasma THC preset voltage
Replies: 7
Views: 2103

Re: Plasma THC preset voltage

what are you going to use the thc voltage for within the gcode? go and have a look at the CandCNC postprocessor as it stores the thc voltage (and uses it too), and other settings for the rs485 interface I keep the voltage settings in mine but I have always used them to set the voltage via miscellane...
by robertspark
Sat Apr 17, 2021 11:35 am
Forum: Problems and questions
Topic: Mouvement stop on lead in and lead out transition.
Replies: 2
Views: 502

Re: Mouvement stop on lead in and lead out transition.

can you post the problematic gcode
by robertspark
Tue Apr 13, 2021 3:16 pm
Forum: Problems and questions
Topic: V carve, depth per pass
Replies: 24
Views: 5333

Re: V carve, depth per pass

just a suggestion..... what about if you set up two different tools..... A roughing tool which is set as being say 2mm larger in diameter and 2mm longer than your actual tool. And then the "finishing" tool which is exactly the tool dimensions.... That way the v-carve operation will leave 2...
by robertspark
Sun Apr 11, 2021 4:09 pm
Forum: Problems and questions
Topic: scanything: Linux?
Replies: 2
Views: 503

Re: scanything: Linux?

thanks les, I'll give it a go (I'll get the camera the right way round this time :roll: :lol: )
by robertspark
Sat Apr 10, 2021 7:31 pm
Forum: Problems and questions
Topic: scanything: Linux?
Replies: 2
Views: 503

scanything: Linux?

Les

scanything for Linux (didn't know it worked on Linux)

what would I need to do to get it working on master (2.9?)

is there an idiots guide?

I've installed linuxcnc from iso and update from buildbot as I am using QtPlasmaC

thanks as always

Rob
by robertspark
Wed Apr 07, 2021 8:54 pm
Forum: Problems and questions
Topic: What bugs you the most in SheetCam?
Replies: 156
Views: 7297061

Re: What bugs you the most in SheetCam?

hans wrote: Wed Apr 07, 2021 8:48 pm Oh that's great! Embarrassing that I didn't had a deeper look on the file structure :roll:
Thanks for that hint Robert!
not a problem, at least you can now have a poke around + in the other folders too
by robertspark
Wed Apr 07, 2021 7:07 pm
Forum: Problems and questions
Topic: What bugs you the most in SheetCam?
Replies: 156
Views: 7297061

Re: What bugs you the most in SheetCam?

Hans have you looked at the shape library, you can expand on it (and it would be great if you did + shared too)

each shape is within its own folder and has its own file + image.

have a look in:

Code: Select all

C:\Program Files (x86)\SheetCam TNG Development\plugins\shape
by robertspark
Wed Apr 07, 2021 7:04 pm
Forum: New features
Topic: Peel milling,
Replies: 15
Views: 17066

Re: Peel milling,

I would rather a software be REALLY good at something, than a mixture of everything. Sheetcam is REALLY good with plasma and 2.5D, and its ability to edit the post processors easily to your needs (unlike fusion 360 in my experience). there are other features (like the ability to convert images to DX...