Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Inverse of G-code

On Thu Sep 18 10:22:42 2003 W. P. McGown wrote:

>I have a Gcode file that makes a negative image for a die/mold that I have
>used to cast some ceramic tiles from. Now I would like to make these same
>forms in copper by using a press. No problem on making the negative die but
>the positive one is going to be a bit of trouble if I have to code the thing
>by hand.
>
>Does anyone know of software or a technique that could be used to "invert"
>the G-code?
>
> Many thanks in advance.
>
>Bill

Hi Bill;

You're taking the wrong approach. You do that in your CAD program, and then
convert to Gcode. In CAD, make your image, then make a mirror image, and then
scale, or otherwise adjust one or both images so as to leave enough material
clearance on the inner/outer image. Then make Gcode.

Bill

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