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  1. 01-12-2015, 08:36 PM #1
    nagginwitch
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    working projects longer than the machine parameters

    Is there a way to program a basic sized cnc machine to work projects longer than the table? Maybe carve an area, pause, move the board down and continue?

    I love the CarveWright idea but hate the proprietary software.
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  2. 01-12-2015, 11:38 PM #2
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    Re: working projects longer than the machine parameters

    This is quite easy in your cad/cam software, divide the job up by creating boxes/boundaries, and select everything within the box/boundary to create the toolpaths. Run it as separate jobs. I do this quite a lot with 3D and 2D machining.

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  3. 01-13-2015, 11:13 PM #3
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    Re: working projects longer than the machine parameters

    Even with the proprietary software, you can import and export practically any file format.
    Sales & Marketing Manager for LHR Technologies, the makers of CarveWright.
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