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G-Code, CAD, and CAM => LazyCam (Beta) => Topic started by: Ben on January 16, 2012, 08:28:25 PM

Title: LCam Offset corners
Post by: Ben on January 16, 2012, 08:28:25 PM

 I draw a box in TurboCad 18, explode it 8 times and save as a DXF.
In LCam I optimize it, select offset, a 1/4" mill, choose outside and a direction.
When I click Create Offset it offsets but rounds all the corners. If I choose inside it
does ok. What am I doing wrong? Ben

Title: Re: LCam Offset corners
Post by: Overloaded on January 16, 2012, 08:33:12 PM

Hi Ben,
   The toolpath (centerline of the cutter) will be a radius around the corner leaving the actual part with a sharp corner.

Look at ot closely with the simulation.

Hope this is what you mean,
Russ

Title: Re: LCam Offset corners
Post by: Ben on January 16, 2012, 08:57:38 PM

Thanks for the quick response. When I look at the G code it has a curve statement "G3" at each corner. Ben

Title: Re: LCam Offset corners
Post by: Overloaded on January 17, 2012, 06:32:17 AM

Notice the sharp corner on the part and the tool path at the cutter centerline.

Title: Re: LCam Offset corners
Post by: Ben on January 17, 2012, 03:40:11 PM

Thanks and also for the quick replies. I see the light. Ben