Good day.
Question I m trying to make a line test so I can test my cutting speeds for my plasma machine,
If I have a single file with multiple lines can I set different cutting speeds for different lines from a single file.
Or should I add the lines as new part each to set different parameters?
Another question...would a lead out in a circle improve quality?
Thank you!
Multiple operations from a single file possible?
Re: Multiple operations from a single file possible?
You can break up the drawing in sheetcam and then set a different operation for each line.
Not sure on the lead out. I don't use them. What quality issues are you having?
Not sure on the lead out. I don't use them. What quality issues are you having?
Re: Multiple operations from a single file possible?
Good day.
How to break apart this drawing? I've right clicked on the name to break apart nested part...it seems a no go.
The drawing imported each line and circle has a different name set prior to importing...I thought it work as blender..adding each at different layer..lol.
Maybe I am missing something.
On the circle If I am not mistaken in a lincoln plasma video they cut a bit more to improve quality,,,but it seems no one else is doing this...hence the question.
How to break apart this drawing? I've right clicked on the name to break apart nested part...it seems a no go.
The drawing imported each line and circle has a different name set prior to importing...I thought it work as blender..adding each at different layer..lol.
Maybe I am missing something.
On the circle If I am not mistaken in a lincoln plasma video they cut a bit more to improve quality,,,but it seems no one else is doing this...hence the question.
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Re: Multiple operations from a single file possible?
If each line is a different layer in your drawing, then in each operation select a different layer.
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Re: Multiple operations from a single file possible?
Turn on View->Layer tool. Does it show the different layers in your drawing? You should be able to set up a different operation for each layer. When you import your drawing a box pops up with a number of options. Do you have 'Use colours as layer names' turned on? if so, turn it off.
An arc lead out can help if your circle has a little bump at the end of the cut. If you have a divot at the end of the cut it may make the divot worse.
An arc lead out can help if your circle has a little bump at the end of the cut. If you have a divot at the end of the cut it may make the divot worse.
Re: Multiple operations from a single file possible?
Got it...changed the colors of the items in cad and it came in with different layers.
Thanks!
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Re: Multiple operations from a single file possible?
I tend to use overcut much more than lead out. For plasma, I almost always use an overcut of 0.1-0.2" for thicknesses less than 1/2" on all inside contours and outside that have a perpendicular or arc lead in. I use a tangent lead out with 0 overcut on outside contours that use the tangent lead in at sharp corners.On the circle If I am not mistaken in a lincoln plasma video they cut a bit more to improve quality,,,but it seems no one else is doing this...hence the question.
I very very rarely use a arc or perpendicular lead out as it tends to cause a divot or dimple in the part.