Re: Wanting better G-code to speed up cutting time.
I had this conversation with my son a few minutes ago. He told me that there are G code optimizers available, but crazy $$$$$. You load the G code into the optimizer and out pops G code that actually makes sense from a production perspective. Probably worthwhile if you are doing high end production, but I think out of reach for the average small shop environment, definitely out of reach for my shop.
There are some things you can do in the CAM software to optimize the cutting, but depends on the CAM software that you are using as to how much flexibility your software has.
Jim Dawson
Sandy, Oregon, USA