Config file for plasma

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russ079
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Config file for plasma

Post by russ079 » Sun Dec 20, 2015 12:16 am

Hiya, just downloaded the Qcad and looks a nice bit of software, looks like it will hopefully do just what I need. I want to draw parts and convert to code for a plasma cutter. I just need X and Y of the shape my z is controlled on the machine.
Ive drawn a simple part, a square with a circle in. And exported it as cam file. How do I tell it were I want to start cutting on each line? I drew leadin and leadsouts, but when I did the cam stimulation it started in a different place. It would be nice if I could config it to automatically to add leadin and out for the cut, but not too fussed as I can draw them in easily.

Would I be able to program in a feature, So I can select were I to start (pierce in ) on each individual cut of the part, and the order I want to cut. Eg, Id cut 4x holes in a plate then the outside square.

I have an example .nc file of what I want to achieve. Id like to be able to draw a part and end up with the same code in the example Ive attached. Im not sure what type of g-code it is, maybe someone can tell me.

Thanks for your help, Ive got some learning to do about making code. I'm a newbie to this. If I can get a config file working for me, Ill be purchasing the full version.

Cheers
Russ
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Re: Config file for plasma

Post by andrew » Tue Dec 22, 2015 8:53 pm

russ079 wrote:Would I be able to program in a feature, So I can select were I to start (pierce in ) on each individual cut of the part, and the order I want to cut. Eg, Id cut 4x holes in a plate then the outside square.
If each path consists of a clearly defined end-to-end path, QCAD/CAM automatically starts at an open end and cuts the whole path in one go to its other open end.
QCAD/CAM can also cut inner contours (holes) before outer contours automatically (see CAM Export dialog options).
I have an example .nc file of what I want to achieve. Id like to be able to draw a part and end up with the same code in the example Ive attached. Im not sure what type of g-code it is, maybe someone can tell me.
There are many different G-Code dialects and that is just another one. I can't see any reasons why it should not be possible to produce that output.

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Re: Config file for plasma

Post by russ079 » Thu Dec 24, 2015 7:28 am

Thanks, I will have a play with it while I got some time over Christmas.

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