Originally Posted by Tony the Ferret  Dont't understand why the files are different sizes, do you mean number of lines or file size in Kb., also are you in 3D or just plain old 2D
If it is number of program lines, then the smaller file can not be following the surface to the sam tollerance, and therefore the quality will not be the same. On the other hand if it is file size, it may be that the smaller one is not outputting duplicate positions, ie it the X position is repeated over several lines, it will not be sent from the PP. The other option is circular interpolation, some programs use them, others break them down into lots of small linear movements. for a realy small file both in length ang line number a SPLINE utput may be needed |
Hi Tony,
# of lines, and run time. All the parameters were the same as far as stepover and it is full 3d. I can't explain it other than maybe Madcam does not have as many extra rapids and or z axis moves as I saw from the M/C files. I use a .500" ballnose with a
.040" step over and that is what I have used in all my files including Bobcad/cam. I carve wood so the .040" is good enough for me since I still have to sand it anyway!
Mike