Start point optimisation

[BensPlasmaAu]

I was wondering if anyone knew of a function in sheetcam where the start points could be placed to prevent warping of the plate being cut. I know I can change them myself to get this, and it may cause most jobs to double in time it takes to cut but it could help me prevent some warping over a large quantity of piercings.

[beefy]

Easy Ben,

in your jet cutting operation, go to the "cut path" tab. Then under the "cutting rules" section, select "minimise thermal distortion".

Keith.

[BensPlasmaAu]

Hi Keith,

I've just gone to sheetcam and tried what you suggested. I have no rules in the drop down. Do I need to make a rule up? How do I do that or is there a place where I can download a rule set? Forgive me for being slow on the uptake.

[davek0974]

Load a job, double-click on an operation in the list, then go to cut-path tab and its in there

[beefy]

Hi Ben,

Sheetcams path rules are very different to this rule in the jet cutting operation box.

As Dave explained you have to have a part loaded then your cut operation(s) will appear. You then double click on the operation and the operation box will pop up.

You'll see also there's a box where you can tell Sheetcam what the minimum distance is between cuts, then Sheetcam will TRY and accomodate that.

Keith

[BensPlasmaAu]

Thanks Dave and Keith. I found it and I have set the tool path for 100mm distance and it seemed to work on the creen. Will try the cut on the weekend. Dammit I need a shed closer to home. This 45 minute drive is a bit shit when there is stuff to be done. Better than the 1hr 45minutes where the table was previously though.

Anyone know of an industrial unit I could use that's close to Hornsby NSW that costs $70 per week???? It's a long shot but hey, why the hell not ask.