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  1. #1
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    Faster rapids after cutting multiple straight tool paths

    Hi,
    We are cutting 100 straight tools paths that are 24" long in plexiglass. The material is .500 and I am routing down to .400 with a 1.00 dia 90 degree v bit. Cutting speed is 80 ipm.

    Without creating 2 tool paths in each direction, Aspire will not allow cutting in both directions. I'm ok with this.

    However, I would like a faster rapid when returning to beginning of each cut. I believe that it rapids back at the same 80 ipm cutting speeds.

    What controls the rapid speed when not cutting?

    Thanks in advance,

    Rod

  2. #2
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    If they are G0 moves, then the machine control would control the speed. If they are G1 moves, then Aspire would. Can you post the g-code?
    Gerry

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  3. #3
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    Gerry,
    I can post the gcode later today.
    Thanks in advance for your help.
    Rod

  4. #4
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    HI Gerry,
    First of all, thank you in advance for your assistance.
    Here is the small segment of the tool path I mentioned.
    Any help to explain how I can manage the rapids would be appreciated.

    Rod

    ( v 360 horizontal )
    ( File created: Monday, November 19, 2012 - 07:54 PM)
    ( for Mach2/3 from Vectric )
    ( Material Size)
    ( X= 21.000, Y= 18.000, Z= 0.460)
    ()
    (Toolpaths used in this file
    (v 360 horizontal)
    (Tools used in this file: )
    (0 = V-Bit {90 deg 1 inches})
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    N110G70G91.1
    N120T0M06
    N130 (V-Bit {90 deg 1 inches})
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    N150S100M03
    N160(Toolpath:- v 360 horizontal)
    N170()
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  5. #5
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    Couple things.
    1) Your g-code is programmed to cut at 189ipm, not 80.
    Sounds like your motor tuning is set to 80ipm, which is limiting both your cutting speeds and rapids to 80ipm.
    The Velocity setting in Mach3's motor tuning screens is what the rapid speeds are.

    If you want to minimize the rapid moves, try using a Fluting toolpath. Set it to ramp at both ends, and set the ramp distance to 0.0. It will lift at each end, but then go back down and cut in both directions, with no rapids. Should be a LOT faster.
    Gerry

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  6. #6
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    Gerry,

    You are right about the 189 inches per minute. I was setting it at 80 mm/sec in Aspire and thought I was cutting at 80 inches per minute. Both ipm and mm/ses translates to the same speeds.

    Thanks for the suggestion for the fluting tool path. Now that I made changes to the motor tuning, I can rapid back to the cut start at Velocity of 544 inches per minute. Wow, this is fast and don't need to cut in both directions any more.

    Also, thanks for the suggestion for the motor tuning. I maxed out the accel and velocity for both x and y axis and now have Velocity set at 544 and Accel at 120 inches per minute.

    Wow, what a improvement in speeds! I don't normally cut at these speeds, but it's good to know it's possible. Maybe good for cutting foam or for showing off to friends.

    I can now max out the full potential of the DMM servos I have.

    Thanks again,
    Rod

  7. #7
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    you can cut on a zig-zag path down...

    Vectric Forum • View topic - How do I cut back and forth on a single line?

    Vectric Forum • View topic - Profile Toolpath That Rasters in the Zaxis?

    it is a long time issue.. migthbe some day it will be added..
    ace converter from dakeng website as i remember does forth n back toolpathing...

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