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  1. #1
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    Random circles in Alphacam

    I can't figure out where these circles are coming from. Short of weeding out any offending code manually does anyone have any ideas? picture and alphacam file attached in zip.
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  2. #2
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    Mach3 has a setting for incremental or absolute arcs. I don't have it in front of me so I won't be much more help than that. It's one of the main configuration sections and is very likely your problem. The CAM software will need to match the Mach3 setting. Good luck.

    Ken

  3. #3
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    In case anyone has the same issue, I just needed to select a linearized post in alphacam.

  4. #4
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    I am having the same problem. Oddly enough I too am making a plaque of sorts for a loved one who has died. I was doing some 3D engraving with no problem, the issue comes when I try to Pocket Engrave.
    I am not sure what the linearized post is you are talking about.
    any ideas? or can you give me some more info on the linearized post?

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