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b_delerious
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« on: August 27, 2009, 03:19:35 PM »
I've come across a small problem with the circular pocket wizard. When generating the wizard and previewing, everything looks fine. When posting, the G-code changes slightly, causing an "uneven" spiral. Attached image captures show the problem. The unevenness causes chip load to vary.

Suggestions?

-brian

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« Reply #1 on: August 27, 2009, 08:17:31 PM »
brian,
Can you post screen shot of the inputs / settings you are using in the Circular Pocket by Brian Barker.
I don't get that.
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« Reply #2 on: August 27, 2009, 08:39:26 PM »
Simple 3/4" pocket at 0,0. Using a 1/4" tool.

Using newest Mach Version R3.042.029, but was having similar problems with older versions.

-bri

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« Reply #3 on: August 28, 2009, 07:49:26 AM »
brian,
Thanks, now i get the same as you.
Change your % step over from 15 to 50%.

BTW, Your using NF Solutions Wizard and there is an updated version. Not sure if that version did anything with
that particular wizard.

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« Reply #4 on: August 28, 2009, 05:04:15 PM »
Yes, later versions did fix some circular pocket problems.

Note there is a Change.log file in the folder with the wizards .set file that I try to keep up on any changes I make.
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« Reply #5 on: August 29, 2009, 10:14:29 AM »
I've upgraded to the newer version, but the problem is still there.

Though the problem only seems to arise at certain % step-overs. %40 and %50 both seem alright.

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« Reply #6 on: August 29, 2009, 10:37:20 AM »
The wizard applies no intelligence to your choice of stepover, so I guess the only solution is to use values that work to your satisfaction.
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