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by Jakob Lundberg
Mon Oct 09, 2017 11:44 am
Forum: Path/CAM
Topic: Idea: virtual area
Replies: 30
Views: 5062

Re: Idea: virtual area

I usually remove those artifacts with a profile operation on the inside of the edge and then put a dogbone dressup on it.
by Jakob Lundberg
Wed May 31, 2017 1:31 pm
Forum: Path/CAM
Topic: After action report
Replies: 2
Views: 945

Re: After action report

Yes, those are Arch Panels.

I tried to use Arch Cuts first. But I found it easier to have the 3D Panels in the Path workbench. Especially for the pockets.
There is also a Arch Sheet. Just so I got a feel of how large the plywood is.
by Jakob Lundberg
Wed May 31, 2017 12:37 pm
Forum: Path/CAM
Topic: After action report
Replies: 2
Views: 945

After action report

Here are some pictures from my first run using the FreeCAD Path workbench. The first model is a childrens chair. http://i.imgur.com/W9rBacE.png The second is a radiator bench. http://i.imgur.com/ypCF7b3.png Here is what the Path Job ended like. http://i.imgur.com/3qOZebA.png By the router. http://i....
by Jakob Lundberg
Sat May 13, 2017 10:57 am
Forum: Path/CAM
Topic: HoldingTags Dressup start position
Replies: 4
Views: 1507

HoldingTags Dressup start position

When I add a HoldingTags Dressup to a profile the operation starts with a move to origin. (begin operation: Right Side with tags) (machine: LinuxCNC, mm/min) G0 X0.0000 Y0.0000 Z5.0000 If you have many pieces to profile this will of course add to the job time. Is there a purpose for this move or is ...
by Jakob Lundberg
Tue May 02, 2017 9:46 am
Forum: Path/CAM
Topic: How to validate Gcode as per tool size
Replies: 12
Views: 2878

Re: How to validate Gcode as per tool size

I use CAMotics to simulate the milling.
http://camotics.org/
But it would be nice if it could be done in FreeCAD.
by Jakob Lundberg
Tue Apr 25, 2017 1:37 pm
Forum: Path/CAM
Topic: unneeded retreats?
Replies: 2
Views: 795

Re: unneeded retreats?

There is a "Keep Tool Down" option that should prevent that.
by Jakob Lundberg
Sun Apr 09, 2017 6:30 am
Forum: Path/CAM
Topic: Tool handling issues
Replies: 4
Views: 1429

Re: Tool handling issues

Does this also affect the Holding Tags Dressup? I am getting PathPost.DEBUG: obj: HoldingTagsDressup Running the Python command 'Path_Post' failed: Traceback (most recent call last): File "/usr/lib/freecad-daily/Mod/Path/PathScripts/PathPost.py", line 248, in Activated if obj.ToolControlle...