Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: High Speed Machining Look ahead EMC

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> > Some external control via the .ini file of interpolation control
> > points and basis functions would be nice. In other words have the
> > option of controlling the smoothness parameters- and perhaps not
>smooth
> > certain hard corners beyond a certain trajectory change angle. It
>would
> > be nice.
>
>
>Les, Hope you are feeling better after surgery.
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>VectorCam has some high speed machining tools that might be
>interesting to test. We have a special post processor that will add
>feedrate reduction and acceleration delays around corners based on
>angle of change. The reduction and delay is based on a user
>controlled distance. Would you be interested in running some tests
>to see if this kind of control could improve the cornering on your
>machine?

Hi Fred,

Does your special post processor filter g-code files, or does it only work
with Vector Cam's intermediate program file format? If it filters g-codes,
I would be willing to test it on my retrofitted Cincinnati machining
center. I do 3D mold contouring with feed rates near 150 ipm.

-Bob