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by n_spect_r
Sun Dec 03, 2023 12:54 am
Forum: QCAD/CAM
Topic: Bidirectional cutting
Replies: 5
Views: 8709

Re: Bidirectional cutting

But even in the example, the tool only descends on one end. I do use this method for milling with a tool that is smaller than the work surface, but there is no need to mill in one direction when the tool takes the whole surface. Thanks for the reply.
by n_spect_r
Fri Dec 01, 2023 12:09 pm
Forum: QCAD/CAM
Topic: Bidirectional cutting
Replies: 5
Views: 8709

Re: Bidirectional cutting

In the current job, I am cutting a 3/4 inch wide piece of aluminum with a 1 inch shell mill down to size. So there is no climb or conventional.
It's a process that comes up frequently, essentially top milling with a cutter larger than the material. I'll just keep doing this process manually.
by n_spect_r
Thu Nov 30, 2023 9:23 pm
Forum: QCAD/CAM
Topic: Bidirectional cutting
Replies: 5
Views: 8709

Bidirectional cutting

Is there a way to generate a tool path cutting in both directions? Example, if I cut .5 inches off from 0,0 to 5,0 at .1 per pass, it generates a path that only cuts in one direction. Examples shown G0 G90 X0.0 Y0.0 Z0.0 G1 F0.005 Z-0.1 X5.0 Y0.0 Z0.25 X0.0 Y0.0 Z-0.2 X5.0 Y0.0 Z0.25 AND SO ON VS G0...
by n_spect_r
Tue Apr 04, 2023 4:19 pm
Forum: QCAD/CAM
Topic: Posting in degrees
Replies: 1
Views: 7220

Posting in degrees

Running Linux Mint 20, Qcad/Cam 3.27.8 We would like to make a post that will output distance and degrees, vs traditional X-Y coordinates. I note that in the bottom window, this information is shown. Currently we are programming a lathe with live tooling using this display, it would be easier If I c...
by n_spect_r
Tue Feb 07, 2023 3:46 pm
Forum: QCAD/CAM
Topic: Always show X and Y positions
Replies: 3
Views: 7110

Re: Always show X and Y positions

I will try again. Windows 10 or Linux Mint 20, QCAD 3.27.8.0 and attaching posts for the two machines I work with.
by n_spect_r
Tue Feb 07, 2023 3:28 pm
Forum: QCAD/CAM
Topic: Always show X and Y positions
Replies: 3
Views: 7110

Always show X and Y positions

Is there a way to always post the X and Y positions even when they do not change on a move? Example, If I cut a 1 inch square from 0,0 I get; X.0 Y0.0 Y-1.0 X-1.0 Y0.0 X0.0 Would like to get; X0.0 Y0.0 X0.0 Y-1.0 X-1.0 Y-1.0 X-1.0 Y0.0 X0.0 Y0.0 I know that the machine knows where it is, but I like ...
by n_spect_r
Fri Jan 06, 2023 3:10 pm
Forum: QCAD/CAM
Topic: Post processor for lathe
Replies: 3
Views: 8350

Re: Post processor for lathe

Thanks for the replies. I added the variable line to my post and it works fine. This was an odd occurrence, I may or may not need to do something like this again. For those who are curious, I have attached some files. The part has a 47 degree angle so we could not simply use a countersink/chamfer to...
by n_spect_r
Thu Jan 05, 2023 9:11 pm
Forum: QCAD/CAM
Topic: Post processor for lathe
Replies: 3
Views: 8350

Post processor for lathe

I have not found anything in the index concerning lathe posts, maybe there is something and I am just not looking in the right place. I needed to do an internal taper on our lathe and had to use G codes instead of Mazatrol. Drew up a .dxf and I posted the geometry as X and Y coordinates, then simply...
by n_spect_r
Wed Oct 05, 2022 11:20 am
Forum: Chat
Topic: Cutting off lines after radiusing
Replies: 1
Views: 4651

Cutting off lines after radiusing

This may have been covered, and I may not have a good description but could not find an answer. In older versions, If I drew a square, then radiused the corners, the straight lines went away, in the current version the straight lines remain, and I break out the segments. Curious if there is a settin...
by n_spect_r
Sat Sep 24, 2022 1:26 pm
Forum: QCAD/CAM
Topic: Canned drilling cycle
Replies: 8
Views: 10845

Re: Canned drilling cycle

Been trying to understand the processes involved here. In order to get this to export a G73 code, I believe there should be a change in the CamExporterV2. And while this file is referenced, I can't seem to locate it. Possibly something embedded in the software?
by n_spect_r
Mon Sep 19, 2022 5:37 pm
Forum: QCAD/CAM
Topic: Canned drilling cycle
Replies: 8
Views: 10845

Re: Canned drilling cycle

Thanks for the feedback. I've never done any java programming so it's a bit of a learning curve. I did add this section to my custom post and have a G73 check box. Which is pretty cool. Now trying to figure out how to get the output I want. One step at a time. GCodeBase.prototype.initConfigDialog = ...
by n_spect_r
Sat Sep 17, 2022 11:57 am
Forum: QCAD/CAM
Topic: Canned drilling cycle
Replies: 8
Views: 10845

Re: Canned drilling cycle

Where do I look for these examples? I have the tutorial page on making postprocessors, can't say that I understand it but I am working on it.
by n_spect_r
Fri Sep 16, 2022 3:01 pm
Forum: QCAD/CAM
Topic: Canned drilling cycle
Replies: 8
Views: 10845

Re: Canned drilling cycle

Not sure how to go about that, but that would be awesome. Will play with it.

Thanks.
by n_spect_r
Thu Sep 15, 2022 2:01 pm
Forum: QCAD/CAM
Topic: Canned drilling cycle
Replies: 8
Views: 10845

Canned drilling cycle

I have been playing with a custom post for our Mazak nexus machines, which so far is working pretty good. We frequently drill hole patterns, and as the machines are equipped with canned cycles, G73, G81, G82, G83, I prefer to use the canned cycles. I have come up with a work around. Attached is the ...
by n_spect_r
Mon May 30, 2022 2:53 pm
Forum: QCAD/CAM
Topic: GCode toolchanging sequence!
Replies: 7
Views: 14304

Re: GCode toolchanging sequence!

I want to say thanks for anyone who had input on this. I bought the latest version and things are working pretty good. There are some items I'd still like to work out, but they are not critical items. When the tool is done with cuts, the Z move to clearance is still in G1, an easy edit, I like to go...

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