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Inside and Outside cut Openbuilds CAM

Discussion in 'CAM' started by Rhyja, Aug 30, 2021.

  1. Rhyja

    Rhyja New
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    I looked through the post but i haven't found, my appoligies if its already here. Is it possible to setup the project cut to start with and inside cut and then have an outside cut for another part on the project. As an example

    I want to make a sign with an inside cut for the lettering and then have an outside cut for the sign perimeter.

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  2. Peter Van Der Walt

    Peter Van Der Walt OpenBuilds Team
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    Select the lines for the inside cut, add to a new toolpath, set it up as inside
    Select the lines for the outside cut, add to a new toolpath, set it up as outside

    As shown in the Hello World example
     
  3. Rhyja

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    Fantastic!!! I really like the simplicity of the program and this exactly what i was looking for.
     
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    Peter Van Der Walt OpenBuilds Team
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    What you select (or choose not to) when you add a toolpath, allows you full control over what happens to each section of your drawing (inside, outside, pocket, engrave, etc) - as well as affording you control over the order things happen in - simple - but at the same time affording you complete control over what happens :)
     
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    It is a very nice program, Now if there was a way to add integrate a THC for the Z axis the Blackbox and Cam software would be really kickass!!
     
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    Peter Van Der Walt OpenBuilds Team
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    Use a drag-torch - a lot less complex than THCs
     

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