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G-code generates straight line segments instead of a smooth arc

Discussion in 'Control Software' started by Anselm Wiskott, Dec 14, 2022.

  1. Anselm Wiskott

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    Hello,
    I am trying to create a ramp, that is a nicely curved segment of a 6cm path. Yet the g-code generator provides me with a piece that is bordered with a succession of straight lines which makes the result quite unsightly. Is there any way to smoothen the borders of my piece into a nice arc ?
    A g-code file of the piece is appended.
    Any suggestion is greatly appreciated.
    Greetings from Switzerland,
    Anselm
     

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  2. Peter Van Der Walt

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  3. Anselm Wiskott

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    Hi Peter, too bad.
    Any software that you would recommend ? I don't need multilevel stuff. Just basic shapes, lines, arcs, holes.
    Greetings
    Anselm
     
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  5. Anselm Wiskott

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    Thank you. I will try Fusion 360.
    Greetings from Geneva,
    Anselm
     
  6. Anselm Wiskott

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    Hi Peter,

    Regarding our previous discussion concerning the smoothness of arcs, I opted for DXF2GCODE. It generates very elegant g-code using G2 and G3 radial interpolation. Since it is open source would it not be possible to duplicate part of it and integrate it into the Openbuilds g-code generator ?

    Greetings from Switzerland

    Anselm

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