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chezrad · #1 06-20-2007, 09:36 PM

I want to start on my CNC router project, so I got started doing some playing around. I downloaded a copy of CNC Simulator to play around with the ACE G-code generator. Simple drawings work fine, but on complicated drawings things jump all over the place.

What's the secret to have a tool run a smooth path? I'm drawing in AutoCAD LT 2000i. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

ImanCarrot · #2 06-21-2007, 02:53 AM

Could you please post one of your drawings and I'll have a look if I get the time. If I can't I'm sure someone else will be glad to oblige.

Are you turning or milling?

ger21 · #3 06-21-2007, 08:26 PM

Originally Posted by chezrad

Simple drawings work fine, but on complicated drawings things jump all over the place. What's the secret to have a tool run a smooth path? I'm drawing in AutoCAD LT 2000i. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Draw everything in the order you want them cut, or try ACE's optimize function.

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