Should CAM software generate circular interpolation?

[Geof]

Originally Posted by tobyaxis ..... if he is trying to learn how to use a CAD/CAM it kind of defeats the purpose of his question LOL The choice is ultimately his though. Smile it's Saturday

If someone does not know enough about G coding to know whether something could be hand coded then they should not learning CAD/CAM.

The name of the game is "Make Money not parts". The most efficient method should be used to make any part and the most efficient method is the one that involves the least capital outlay and takes the shortest time from when the part is first considered to when the final part is taken out of the machine.

[tobyaxis]

Originally Posted by Geof If someone does not know enough about G coding to know whether something could be hand coded then they should not learning CAD/CAM. The name of the game is "Make Money not parts". The most efficient method should be used to make any part and the most efficient method is the one that involves the least capital outlay and takes the shortest time from when the part is first considered to when the final part is taken out of the machine.

Right Again Geof

It is always good to know how to Write G-Code Manually but if a company spent lots of $$$ on Software they will want to test on the easier things before jumping ahead to the complex ones.

I do see exactly what you mean though. One must learn how to Manually Edit and Write G-Code from Scratch first before learning any CAD/CAM.

Ultimately it is up to the employer at the company as to what they want. There again there isn't any thing stopping an employee from learning G-Code at home after hours.


Cheers!!!!!!

[M30]

hey guys. Thanks for the responses. On vacation w/ my girlfriend - she'd kill me if she knew i was online.

I read that article in CNC magazine, and the filtering and cut tolerances did the trick. Btw, i can program by hand but these parts are usually one-offs. I'd much rather spend my time on design an r&d than g-code. But i'm trying to learn the trade thoroughly so I can be effeciant and machine parts within tolerances - I have a lot to learn!

[Geof]

Originally Posted by M30 hey guys. Thanks for the responses. On vacation w/ my girlfriend - she'd kill me if she knew i was online. I read that article in CNC magazine, and the filtering and cut tolerances did the trick. Btw, i can program by hand but these parts are usually one-offs. I'd much rather spend my time on design an r&d than g-code. But i'm trying to learn the trade thoroughly so I can be effeciant and machine parts within tolerances - I have a lot to learn!

Let her know you went online and if she doesn't kill you keep her and turn her into a wife . If she does kill you I guess your options become limited.

[tobyaxis]

Originally Posted by M30 hey guys. Thanks for the responses. On vacation w/ my girlfriend - she'd kill me if she knew i was online. I read that article in CNC magazine, and the filtering and cut tolerances did the trick. Btw, i can program by hand but these parts are usually one-offs. I'd much rather spend my time on design an r&d than g-code. But i'm trying to learn the trade thoroughly so I can be effeciant and machine parts within tolerances - I have a lot to learn!

Can you post the Link for the CNC Magazine? There is a lot to learn in this Trade. That is what keeps it interesting. Plus guys like Geof LOL.

[Geof]

Originally Posted by tobyaxis Can you post the Link for the CNC Magazine? There is a lot to learn in this Trade. That is what keeps it interesting. Plus guys like Geof LOL.

Good grief don't you have a scroll wheel on your mouse????? Scroll up to Post #6.

[tobyaxis]

Originally Posted by Geof Good grief don't you have a scroll wheel on your mouse????? Scroll up to Post #6.

Sorry, my scroll finger was sleeping LOL

[JonMatear]

This is very interesting because we have been using SURFCAM to generate clutch plate profiles, which works great 99.99% of the time. but it just seems that on the one part that you do not want any problems from is the one that comes out with the tiny linear lines where the circular interpolation has been generated by the software.


And ok, I dont want a little green circle by my posts why cant I have the large black dragon huh?

[tobyaxis]

Originally Posted by JonMatear This is very interesting because we have been using SURFCAM to generate clutch plate profiles, which works great 99.99% of the time. but it just seems that on the one part that you do not want any problems from is the one that comes out with the tiny linear lines where the circular interpolation has been generated by the software. And ok, I dont want a little green circle by my posts why cant I have the large black dragon huh?

That Black Dragon is called an Avatar. You can go to various websites and download the image to your PC. Then in the User Control Panel here on CNC Zone under Edit Avatar, upload the image you want. I must warn you though, it should be in good taste.

The Green circle next to your user handle lets others know that your Logged In on the Zone. It will go gray when you log out.

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