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| CNC_Toolkit
is a powerful opensource suite of MAXScript toolpathing functions for a
range of 'Discreet' software. gmax
is the only FREE application that can use this 'plugin'.
CNC_Toolkit can generate 3, 4, 5 and if required, 6-Axis
gcode. It is highly flexible and can be modified to suit user
needs. Fundamental information in the early parts of the guide is not represented below. Images and notes are in respect of processing examples only. These examples are by no means definitive. There are almost as many ways to apply CNC_Toolkit as there are users of it. Processing times reflect performance obtained using a Dual AMD Athlon 2GHZ true MPU system, with 2GB RAM. This is certainly no processing monster by todays standards. |
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| Task
01: XYZ
Engraving toolpath processing. Based on Chapter 4 shape
creation task.
Toolpath generation: 8.63 seconds Post-Processing: 14.95 Seconds |
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02: XYZ
Intaglio toolpath processing. Based on Chapter 2, 3 and 6
tasks.
Toolpath generation: 1 Min. 16.0 Seconds Post-Processing: 2 Min. 5.0 Seconds |
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03: XYZ Multi-pass profiling toolpath based on Chapter 4 shape building task Toolpath generation: 0.39 Seconds Post-Processing: 2.64 Seconds |
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04: XYZ Multi-pass pocketing toolpath based on Chapter 4 shape building task Toolpath generation: 0.08 Seconds Post-Processing: 0.30 Seconds |
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05: XYZ Multi-pass and multi-part pocketing toolpath based on Chapter 4 shape building task. Toolpath generation: 6 Min. 37.0 Seconds Post-Processing: 10 Min. 32.0 Seconds |
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06: XYZ Combined clearance and profiling toolpath based on Chapter 4 shape building tasks. Toolpath generation: 4.27 Seconds Post-Processing: 10.94 Seconds |
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07: XYZ Text clearance and profiling toolpath based on Chapter 4 shape building tasks. Toolpath generation: 4.42 Seconds Post-Processing: 10.41 Seconds |
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08: XYZ Multi-pass relief pre-finish path based on Chapter 4 and 6 tasks. Intermediate passes created using 'Shape 'Morphing'. Toolpath generation: 1 Min. 3.0 Seconds Post-Processing: 1 Min. 48.0 Seconds |
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09: XYZ High density relief finish path based on Chapter 4 and 6 tasks. Performance test for 4-Axis flat area use. Toolpath generation: 6 Min. 1.0 Seconds Post-Processing: 9 Min. 32.0 Seconds |
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11: XYZA Engraving toolpath based on Chapter 3 and 7 tasks. Toolpath generation: 24.34 Seconds Post-Processing: 1 Min. 6.0 Seconds |
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11: XYZAB Engraving toolpath based on Chapter 3 and 7 tasks. Toolpath generation: 48.03 Seconds Post-Processing: 1 Min. 43.0 Seconds |
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12: XYZAC Engraving toolpath based on Chapter 3 and 7 tasks. Toolpath generation: 28.0 Seconds Post-Processing: 1 Min. 24.0 Seconds |
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13: XYZA Intaglio toolpath based on Chapter 3, 6 and 7 tasks. Toolpath generation: 2 Min. 16.0 Seconds Post-Processing: 5 Min. 30.0 Seconds |
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14: XYZAC Intaglio toolpath based on Chapter 3 6 and 7 tasks. Toolpath generation: 5 Min. 0.0 Seconds Post-Processing: 15 Min. 32.0 Seconds |
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15: XYZA Rounding, clearance, coarse-shaping and finish-shaping toolpath based on Chapter 4 and 7 tasks. Toolpath generation: 2 Min. 52.0 Seconds Post-Processing: 7 Min. 48.0 Seconds |
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16: XYZAB Helix Pre-Finish and Finish-Shaping toolpath based on Chapter 4 and 7 tasks. Toolpath generation: 30.28 Seconds Post-Processing: 1 Min. 25.0 Seconds |
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17: XYZA Imported relief toolpaths for flat and non-uniform round areas, based on Chapter 4 and 7 tasks. Flat: Toolpath generation: 1 Min. 34.0 Seconds Post-Processing: 4 Min. 3.0 Seconds Round: Toolpath generation: 1 Min. 36.0 Seconds Post-Processing: 4 Min. 31.0 Seconds |
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18: XYZAB High Density Relief sectioned toolpath based on Chapter 4, 6 and 7 tasks. Toolpath generation: 15 Min. 22.0 Seconds Post-Processing: 45 Min. 19.0 Seconds |
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19: XYZAC Focussed Relief toolpath based on Chapter 4, 6 and 7 tasks. Toolpath generation: 4 Min. 16.0 Seconds Post-Processing: 11 Min. 38.0 Seconds |
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| Proof
of Concepts 3 and 4 axis proof of concepts cutting tests. Paths for these tests were based on early development work. Further refinements have been applied to create methods in this update. |
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