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  1. 03-14-2016, 11:13 AM #1
    kukmasta
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    Table too small for project

    I wish to cut a project that is larger than my machine. I can do it if I cut my stock in half, which I really do not want to do. I can cut half the project and then then move my stock forward on the machine and cut the other half of my project. Is this possible, do I have to creat two Gcode programmes creating different points or can I pause the cutting move the stock and continue cutting.

    Any assistance would be really appreciated.

    Regards, Chris
  2. 03-14-2016, 02:11 PM #2
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    Re: Table too small for project

    I would make 2 programs to do that myself
  3. 03-14-2016, 03:15 PM #3
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    Re: Table too small for project

    I would also have the first program drill guide holes to locate the part accurately for the second cut. It is not unlike doing 2-sided milling.
    Bob
  4. 03-17-2016, 04:20 AM #4
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    Re: Table too small for project

    Thank you Widman, that is what I am toying with.
  5. 03-17-2016, 04:22 AM #5
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    Re: Table too small for project

    Thank you Bob. I was going to to create two programmes but what you are suggesting makes sense. I shall have a bit of a read on two sided milling. Regards Chris
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