Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: [yeagerautomation] Re: Scaling- was offset subject

Yea, makes sense. Use it, but know when and what you're doing.


"Kevin P. Martin" wrote:

> >-----Original Message-----
> >From: Joe Vicars [mailto:jvicars@...]
> >In that case why couldn't you use scaling like a poor man's cutter comp?
> >Scaling a part uniformly in all 3 axis is just the same as offsetting a
> >surface is it not?
> >If this is the case then I would want to put a G51 X1 Y1 Z1 at the head of
> >all my programs. If the part came out too big I just go back and change it
> >to G51 X.99 Y.99 Z.99.
> >Why can't I do this, anyone?
> You can. No one's stopping you. Bit it just isn't the same as cutter offset
> unless all you are making is a single square or circle.
>
> Just image making a part that has two raised square pads with a groove between
> them. By using scaling to compensate for the cutter radius, you can get the two
> pads to the correct dimensions, but they will be too far apart!
>
> Or consider making several holes, some large, some just slightly bigger than the
> bit, all on the same part...
>
> -Kevin Martin
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