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by cahlfors
Thu May 17, 2018 4:08 pm
Forum: Path/CAM
Topic: Ramp entry (helix) too steep
Replies: 26
Views: 4963

Re: Ramp entry (helix) too steep

I thought you were one of them, haha :D
by cahlfors
Thu May 17, 2018 3:58 pm
Forum: Path/CAM
Topic: Ramp entry (helix) too steep
Replies: 26
Views: 4963

Re: Ramp entry (helix) too steep

Thanks ChrisB!
Is this where to report it?
https://www.freecadweb.org/tracker/view ... g_page.php
by cahlfors
Thu May 17, 2018 3:49 pm
Forum: Path/CAM
Topic: Difficulty with full depth pockets...
Replies: 29
Views: 5984

Re: Difficulty with full depth pockets...

Your path comes out wrong on my mainstream system as well, but a recompute really does fix it: Markering_020.png However, I fail to understand why recomputing would be an acceptable process? On a complex part, little errors like this may well pass unnoticed and you only find them when you try to ass...
by cahlfors
Thu May 17, 2018 2:22 pm
Forum: Path/CAM
Topic: Ramp entry (helix) too steep
Replies: 26
Views: 4963

Ramp entry (helix) too steep

The ramp entry dressup is a fantastic feature, but it looks like it dives into the material too steeply: Markering_019.png This is an oval, but circles are the same. The first level is reached in just 1/2 lap (counting from material contact), the others in a full lap. Do you agree this is an imperfe...
by cahlfors
Wed May 16, 2018 7:57 pm
Forum: Path/CAM
Topic: Difficulty with full depth pockets...
Replies: 29
Views: 5984

Re: Difficulty with full depth pockets...

I have seen the same thing. Unfortunately, it resolved itself and, embarrassingly, I don't know what I did... :oops:
by cahlfors
Wed Feb 28, 2018 8:38 pm
Forum: Path/CAM
Topic: G43 tool length compensation
Replies: 54
Views: 12303

Re: G43 tool length compensation

chrisb wrote: Wed Feb 28, 2018 8:04 pm Is this common for CNC machines?
I am using LinuxCNC with a "remapped" tool change command that probes the tool length and sets its offset as part of the change command. I think most people just do this manually instead. So for LCNC, that would mean setting the offset there.
by cahlfors
Mon Feb 05, 2018 8:41 pm
Forum: Path/CAM
Topic: Tool-Library: Cutting Edge Angle
Replies: 26
Views: 6410

Re: Tool-Library: Cutting Edge Angle

"Cutting Edge Angle" is totally confusing - just watch the debate here! "Point/tip angle" is much more intuitive, although it still lends itself to be understood as zero being flat. Maybe that can be managed? Also, I feel we should remember what we learned in elementary school ab...
by cahlfors
Wed Jan 10, 2018 9:22 pm
Forum: Path/CAM
Topic: Operation Suggestion
Replies: 13
Views: 1845

Re: Operation Suggestion

I typically create a helper object. In this case a slab with the large center pole would do. Then you can use either a pocket or facing operation, I think. Then finish the center with a profile operation around the pole for smoothness. The way the facing and pocket operations work today, they requir...
by cahlfors
Thu Nov 30, 2017 8:20 pm
Forum: Path/CAM
Topic: Vertical Feed rates in partially-vertical cuts
Replies: 55
Views: 10043

Re: Vertical Feed rates in partially-vertical cuts

roivai wrote: Wed Nov 29, 2017 7:56 pmSo if the tags are configured to have 90deg angle on them, the downward movements will turn into ramps.
Perfect in my thinking - no more need to angle the tags! That will keep them as narrow and strong as possible. :D

/Chris
by cahlfors
Tue Nov 28, 2017 9:16 pm
Forum: Path/CAM
Topic: Vertical Feed rates in partially-vertical cuts
Replies: 55
Views: 10043

Re: Vertical Feed rates in partially-vertical cuts

For example, if there are Tags added with another dressup, the ramps on the tags will get the same ramp feedrate as well. I suppose that is not too much of a problem? I was thinking about this, too, and I think it might actually be an issue. Typical ramps and helixes are in the order of 5-10 deg st...