solved Tangential Knife cutter

[Heinrich]

Is it possible to output nc code or a tangential knife cutter... as an example using a simple square :

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[chrisko]

Yes, there is a knive cutter algorithm included.

dxf2gcode / Wiki / General Configuration

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Look for machine_type . You can also change it in the GUI under configuration.

 

[Heinrich]

Yes, there is a knive cutter algorithm included.

dxf2gcode / Wiki / General Configuration

sourceforge.net

Look for machine_type . You can also change it in the GUI under configuration.

Thank you, sadly this produces a drag knife cut using the Z-axis not G0/G1 pen up/pen down with A axis as an angle

 

[Heinrich]

Sadly the gcode does not come out as expected in a tangential knife.

The A axis should be in degrees and the G0/G1 as penup/pendown. ?
Is there a post processor I could use?

 

[chrisko]

I think you could also produce this by using the normal mill postprocessor. Just give it a try, you will find the description how to do this in the above linked Wiki too.

you can try to use the following values for the A Axis, the rest should be similar to the standard. With the limitation of Arcs, i am not sure how this could work with a A axis. ...

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[chrisko]

I think this one is closed, right?