First, I would like to say Thank you for letting me join this forum. I can run our 4' by 10' table, but am new to designing. This might be an ignorant question, but my torch comes down a second time after a cut on the same toolpath. It does a little spot at the end. Female cuts. There are 49 female cuts in this design but only three do it. I have gone through design and can't see why. Also, can't stand any tool marks on anything. Are tool path marks normal and I am too picky? Would love advice.
Tool Path marks
- Thread starter Marie
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Well I am a newbie, but I just Cut a 12' by 12' circle on a 4' by 10' . Took 4 sheets. That is easy as pie now. Anyone know about tool path marks. Why would it come down a second time at the end. Nothing in design. Also, if you do not eliminate original design will it mess up the tool paths. I know the easy answer is yes, but not all designs are messed up if you don't eliminate original. Just curious.
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LECS-Chad
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This is how you save your file out of the TMCAD. Make sure you select FILE TYPE DXF POLYARC
Also, prior to generating your TOOL PATH go to VIEW/SHOW FILL. This will show you exactly how you item is going to cut out. To have your inside features DROP OUT then select all (ctrl +A) then go to ARRANGE/MAKE PATH. This will make you part one piece. Then select MACHINE/CREATE TOOL PATH /MALE. You can change you lead ins but I think you are getting MALE tool paths on your inside features because of not ARRANGE/MAKE PATH prior to you making your tool path.
Check out our training videos on our website that cover everything you are talking about. www.torchmate.com/university
Thank you for answering. I have TM 8 CAD. I no longer have that problem with female cuts. Yet, I do with online cuts. I use online for tiny cuts even if they are not a straight line. They come down a second time at end and that is not in the sequence. Can you do an online cut on a square that is small with no lead in? I put lead in at 0 but either way still does it. Also, do you have to get rid of original drawing for it to cut properly? Thank you for any help.
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LECS-Chad
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You can generate a ONLINE on any shape. The LEAD IN that is generated on an ONLINE path cuts over itself so I wouldn't recommend a lead in for online cutting.
I wouldn't recommend eliminating the original drawing as that will not transfer to the machine to cut.
I wouldn't recommend eliminating the original drawing as that will not transfer to the machine to cut.
