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Toolpaths and bit changes

Discussion in 'CAM' started by rbrown55, Nov 6, 2023.

  1. rbrown55

    rbrown55 New
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    Sorry if this is not the correct spot for this question but I need help understanding when and how make bit changes when making different cuts and need to change blades. How does this get set up and actually occur?

    Do I only send one G-Code at a time or since I am defining the bit info in the toolpath will the machine automatically stop after the initial toolpath has run and allow for the bit change to run the next toolpath?

    I know this has to be a dumb question but I'm clueless so thank you for your help
     
  2. Peter Van Der Walt

    Peter Van Der Walt OpenBuilds Team
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    Export each toolpath on its own. Perform toolchanges between operations. Run each file as a job with its correct bit.
    If its an already setup workspace with multiple tools, use the eye icon to show/hide toolpaths to include/exclude from the Gcode Export.
     
  3. rbrown55

    rbrown55 New
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    Thank you Peter...Figured that was the answer but wanted to make sure so i can be efficient as possible.
     

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