Re: indexing layout for larger capacity

Chris,
Thanks for the quick reply,
Sounds like a trial & error process that could result in some wasted
materials. Would it be smart to use the reference marks on the
drawing to make reference cuts in the scrap portion of the materials
to line up the sheet? Thanks,
Dale

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., Chris L <datac@l...> wrote:
> Dale,
> The concept of "indexing" as they are using it simply means to find
a way to
> "slide" the material thru the machine to a new point and continue
cutting.
> For example, you could only do this in the direction where you
could slide 8'
> under the gantry on a 4'x4' machine.
>
> In order to do this you do not need anything special other than a
little
> ingenuity. You need to have a know location on the machine, a know
distance
> you will slide the material and also it is then beneficial to place
some type
> of "mark" or "registration" point in your drawing.
>
> You just cut one half, slide the material the known distance, and
cut the
> other half of the job.
>
> CL
>
> aspaguy wrote:
>
> > HI list,
> > I tried to search the archives for this answer, but the term
index
> > has multiple meanings in this field.
> > Plasmacam manufactures a 4'x4' plasma table, but claims to have
4'x
> > unlimited capacity because you can "index" the material and move
it
> > down and resume cutting. Is this a cad or cam function, and, do I
> > need a specific programm for this or is it a feature most cad/cam
> > programs utilize?
> > Thanks, Dale
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