Regarding #1, I run CandCNC controls, and there MUST be a movement between cut and pierce height for the THC to properly engage. I think a handful of kerf widths are the only thing this applies to. Everything has 0 sec pause at end of cut, and I think everything has at least a 2 sec delay for DTHC.Ģ) Where there is incomplete information (HT cut chart, but no kerf width given, or toolset that came with CandCNC package, but not in the HT manual), I left the "unknown settings" as 0.
He also states that pierce height can equal cut height on thinner stuff (I take that to mean 14ga and less). That's what I've been using for a year or more. 075-.08 cut height works best with the Finecut, so that's what I put in there. Several times I've seen Jim Colt mention that. Hopefully some of you will find them helpful.ġ) Finecut mild steel are set at. I have a Finecut low-speed set, Finecut regular speed, 45A, 65A, 85A, and "all of them together". The CODES (DTHC off, etc) will need to be changed for Mach. The cutter settings should work for Windows/Mach as well as Linux/Sheetcam. So, I've spent some time today merging the cut charts from both of the manuals, and building a "Finecut through 85A" toolset for sheetcam Linux/CommandCNC.
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For instance, my PM85 manual has no settings for cutting 1/2" material at 45A. My PM85 manual omits certain cut settings that are in the new PM45XP manual. In addition, I wanted to be the most comprehensive list possible. One thing I wanted to do, was put together a cut chart/toolset for Linux/CommandCNC. That being said, I've been doing some nesting, drawing, etc on another computer.
I literally installed my Rev2 DTHCIV card this morning, after it arrived in the mail. I JUST got back up from 1.5 weeks down, due to some damaged boards/components in my CandCNC box as well as the PM85. We've had some pretty nasty storms here today, so I haven't wanted to power up the table and do any cutting.