Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] indexing layout for larger capacity

I have even put 1/4" holes into the drawing and then subsequently machined
them into a "dead" section of the material. When I am ready to "move" or re
"index", I will drop a bit, or preferably a Dowel pin into that hole, remove my
clamps and then let the machine itself drag the material via a move command to
the new location. Works excellent, can't go wrong !. Just re-clamp and start
cutting the rest of the project. This method does not take any real extra
thinking as I have enough to think about !

I usually use a fence for alignment along the X axis, so this helps the
location issue in the undraggable direction.

Chris L

Bob Campbell wrote:

> Dale,
>
> On my cnc router I can index by creating two index points or two known
> points. Cut the first part and then move the material. I then move my
> cutter to one of the known index points and do a g92 for the known x and y
> values. I then do a move to another known index point to check if the
> material has moved off the vertical.
>
> Bob
>
> ----- Original Message -----
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> Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] indexing layout for larger capacity
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> > 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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