- Version 3.0.12 sheetcam, is this the correct version I should be using for plasma cutting?
- How do I slow down for cutting smaller holes or arcs? seen one post about it and I can not seem to find it again after several hour searching.
- I am running CandCNC products and have not found where I can reference the z axis over every 20" or so of cutting.
Yes, I am lost
Any help will be greatly appreciated.
John
- Version 3.0.12 sheetcam, is this the correct version I should be using for plasma cutting?
Yes, that is the best version to use.
- How do I slow down for cutting smaller holes or arcs? seen one post about it and I can not seem to find it again after several hour searching.
This is a problem. While it is possible for the post to slow down round corners, Mach does not like the changes in feed rate and gets very jerky.
- I am running CandCNC products and have not found where I can reference the z axis over every 20" or so of cutting.
What post processor are you using?
Running Mach 3, looks like I am running the wrong processor, what would be the correct one? I am running CandCNC bladerunner with I believe the 3000 DTHC. Early on I set up the software before I even had the table under construction, or the electrics in hand, seems to have been a boo boo on my part.
Thanks in advance
John
The Mach3 post is designed for milling and is not suitable for plasma cutting.
Tom should have supplied a post. Alternatively try the MP1000-THC post.
Thanks for the replies Les, that should help me tremendously. Tom probably had supplied the info and more than likely I had missed it. Thanks again, you have a great product.
John
The best way to handle small holes is to put them on a separate layer and generate a separate tool path for them using slower feed rate. Don’t try to just change the feed rate before cutting the hole. Like Les said…Jerky motion.
Thanks for that bit of info, I am sure that will help out. Looks like I have lots to learn and this is a good source. Thanks again.