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G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions / Re: cad-cam purchase?

« on: November 13, 2008, 09:34:06 PM »

skaha,
Don't get the wrong impression. I gave you good solid advice. I also gave some sarcasm, because, frankly, it is true regarding the software and price. What software you use and how you obtain it is your buisness, but do not expect
me ( and i think that would include many others ) to condone pirated software or somethiing not in the good interest of this CNC community. That said.......
This site has people that give and provide more to those that are new to cnc, have problems with their equipment, or want advise, than you may ever find elswhere. Read the thousands of posts.
Your decision is yours and respected.
RICH

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G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions / Re: ViaCad

« on: November 13, 2008, 08:57:05 PM »

Hi TMan,
If your intersted in turning and want to try out of your software, why not practice some with it and post some profiles for testing. There is a thread on LazyTurn ( which is different than Lazy CamTurn ) just in the early making which you can fool around with.
Turning is also available in LazcamTurn which comes with Mach but requires a license for gcode generation. Lazycam turn will be replaced by Lazyturn. Hmm....... sounds like to many turns .
RICH

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LazyTurn / Re: LazyTurn

« on: November 13, 2008, 08:21:31 PM »

Art,
Her is another TODO error. Created by input of a small value for the inscribed circle.
RICH

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LazyTurn / Re: LazyTurn

« on: November 13, 2008, 08:00:15 PM »

Art,
A few comments and errors created when using 8.dxf from post #247.
They are noted  1,2,3,4 in red in the jpg attached.
RICH

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Having a small problem with mach3

« on: November 13, 2008, 07:27:53 AM »

Hmm.....depending on the corner radius, look ahead, and what needs to happen to keep velocity the path may be
automatiicaly changed.....not sure what i said is correct
rich

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LazyTurn / Re: LazyTurn

« on: November 13, 2008, 07:16:23 AM »

Chip,
Modified my reply #244 to add the dxf file.
I haven't paid too much attention to the portrayal of  roughing graphics to date.
Figured the file needs to import and generate a roughing cut reasonably close / in the ballpark
and leave interpretation of graphic quality up to Art for now. Don't know what to expect on the graphics at this
point. At some time it should portray only on one side, ......hey here's a cloud above my head.....
if something appears above the displayed porfile could it be used as a clue of whats wrong on the drawn profile......
If gode was generated, will back plot the gcode and compare agaisnt the original profile for just for kicks on a few.

Time for work,
RICH

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LazyTurn / Re: LazyTurn

« on: November 12, 2008, 09:08:20 PM »

The candle holder is done.
Here are a few positive comments:
- The line on another line in the profile is ignored as long as it is not connected.
- A line close to the profile is ignored (.002") as long as it is not connected to the profile
- You can't have a line inside the profile ( of course no line can go into the negative )
- Text or a dimension can't be left on the drawing or you'll get no profile on import.
Attached for others to play with.
RICH

 

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LazyTurn / Re: LazyTurn

« on: November 12, 2008, 07:13:33 PM »

Art,
Question for you.
What type of feedback or what would be of most value for you? ie;
Just because the file was manipulated and then worked may be useless for your needs.
Would you want a short description, or , dxf's along the way of the conversion?
Like starting dxf, one converted dxf, then dxf of one that worked.
RICH

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LazyTurn / Re: LazyTurn

« on: November 12, 2008, 06:34:10 PM »

Hi Chip & All,
Took your small file as is and had errors in Lazycam.
Then did the following with it in this order:
- open in Autocad 2000i and exploded it into individual components and saved as a dxf v12
- imported into Microstation and now exported it as a 2d file ( was 3d on import)
- brought the 2d dxf into Microstation and rotated it around and was saved as a v11 dxf
- brought the v11 dxf into Autocad, relocated to o,o origin and saved it as v12 dxf
Now let Lazcam import it and no errors while in doing a very fine cut to generate toolpaths.

Quess it's just magic.   

RICH

MODIFIED: ADDED THE DXF FILE

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Program Extrema calculation error

« on: November 12, 2008, 03:16:01 PM »

Ahh......Perfection is so sought after but never achieved.....
RICH