[solved] Pockets
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[solved] Pockets
Is there any way to cut pockets with Qcad/Cam. Mainly random shapes kind of, other that rectangles, rounds, and consistent shapes.
Re: Pockets
Pocket toolpaths are planned for a future release of QCAD/CAM.
For now, you could use the offset tool to create the exact geometry of the pocket toolpath (path of tool middle). Then create a toolpath from the offset polylines without any tool radius correction.
- Select contour(s) to offset, including islands
- Modify > Offset (with Distance)
- Enter distance (tool radius or less)
- Enter number (e.g. 100 which will likely be exhaustive)
- Click one of the selected contours to create the offset polylines
- Clean up offset polylines if necessary
- Select all offset polylines and create a toolpath from them without radius compensation or lead in / out
For now, you could use the offset tool to create the exact geometry of the pocket toolpath (path of tool middle). Then create a toolpath from the offset polylines without any tool radius correction.
- Select contour(s) to offset, including islands
- Modify > Offset (with Distance)
- Enter distance (tool radius or less)
- Enter number (e.g. 100 which will likely be exhaustive)
- Click one of the selected contours to create the offset polylines
- Clean up offset polylines if necessary
- Select all offset polylines and create a toolpath from them without radius compensation or lead in / out
Re: Pockets
Sorry I didn't get back sooner, I got my Gallbladder taken out and was not in the mood for CNC'ing. But now I am close to normal, the information you gave me worked out great. Got to pay attention to poly lines when you setup tool paths. I did two test pieces with mating pieces to fit together.
Thank You it worked.
Thank You it worked.
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Re: Pockets
Sorry to hear about your condition. I hope you're fit again!
Many thanks for the feedback and for showing the results. Looks great!
Many thanks for the feedback and for showing the results. Looks great!