Path rules for torch movement between cuts

[mcclary]

HI ,
i have a small plasma table with no THC , so when cutting parts, i have to be careful of tip ups....
I have the program set up for long delays after cuts, to give me a chance to grab a tip up...
but id like to slow the torch down BETWEEN cuts (not sure proper term "rapids?") .

i understand their maybe a setting that will allow me to slow the torch down between cuts , another words, slowing the movement down when the torch shuts off and moves to the next area to start cutting....

is it under pathrules and then under Peripheral speed rate ? if so , how do i set this at what % rate and apply it to all ?

or is there another setting i can adjust ?

again , this is for Plasma cutting on small cnc table with no THC ....

thanks
mat

[djreiswig]

The rapid speed setting should be in your controller software. SheetCam just outputs a rapid command. Tell us about your table and we might be able to help you figure out how to slow it down.

[mcclary]

Thanks.

It’s one of those OG Langmuir crossfire 2x2’ table.

I use sheetcam for gcode.
Then Mach3 for cutting.
I’m using pro cut 60 primeweld plasma cutting.

[djreiswig]

It looks like the rapid feed rate is based on motor tuning.
https://www.machsupport.com/forum/index ... ic=38238.0
If you want to have a slower rapid I think you will have to change the code from G0 to G1. Then you can add an Fxxx code to set your desired speed.
You will have to edit the post processor.
I think changing the OnRapid function should solve your problem.
You will probably have to add a line to change the feed rate back at the end of the function to put it back for your cutting moves.
Hopefully this helps.