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Post by adam058 on Mar 17, 2022 13:24:16 GMT -5
I have 8 work pieces at 8 different origins. How can I have it run the same gcode on all 8 origins without restarting it each time?
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Post by dadealeus on Mar 17, 2022 13:35:43 GMT -5
I have 8 work pieces at 8 different origins. How can I have it run the same gcode on all 8 origins without restarting it each time?
For the same gcode on 8 different pieces, you likely want to use the array functions of your machine. It probably differs depending on the model you have, but if you check your user manual for "Array Work" under "Advanced Processing" - you should be able to find what you need.
Alternatively, you may be able to simply set up the same job 8 times in a single cut file within your design software (Vectric / Fusion 360 / whatever you're using). Then you would just use a single origin point and it would repeat the same cuts 8 times however you laid it out in your software.
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Post by adam058 on Mar 17, 2022 14:36:54 GMT -5
Thanks!
I have the AR8 Pro V5. It looks like it supports Arrays using columns and rows - which means I would need to setup some kind of spacing jig, but that would probably be better than finding 8 different origins anyway.
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Post by dadealeus on Mar 17, 2022 14:40:46 GMT -5
I have 8 work pieces at 8 different origins. How can I have it run the same gcode on all 8 origins without restarting it each time?
I got curious, so I did some experimenting in Vectric (not sure if that's what your using). I have Aspire, and I don't know if this is a function of Aspire or not, but in my Toolpath box on the right, there's an option called "Array Copy Toolpath".
You basically create your job at the total dimensions of your machine. So, on an AR8, it's a 2'x4' working area. So, the job size would be set to 24" x 48". Then, you create your job in the lower left corner and generate your cut paths for it.
Once you have the paths generated, you click the "Array Copy Toolpath" button, select how many rows and columns you want (one cell for each job). So, for 8 total jobs, you could set your rows and columns to something like 2 columns, 4 rows (as long as those cells can fit your job in them. Then you set the spacing (I used "gap" and set it to .5" to put a bit of space between the jobs), and generate the paths.
You should then see all your jobs copied to meet your specifications. If it's not right, just double-click the array toolpath and change it. Repeat until you have what you need.
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Post by adam058 on Mar 20, 2022 20:48:59 GMT -5
Is there not a way to run it on multiple origins? I'm thinking that would actually be more precise than trying to space them exactly correct..
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Post by dadealeus on Mar 21, 2022 15:34:21 GMT -5
Is there not a way to run it on multiple origins? I'm thinking that would actually be more precise than trying to space them exactly correct..
I think it all just depends how you have your job set up. For different jobs, I make different jigs. So, you could space it using the software and create the jig using the software and some form of registration pins.
As long as everything goes back in the same place with registration pins (or some other method of calibrating things), it should work out just as accurately.
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