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Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Inverse of G-code

on 2003-09-18 12:55:23 UTC
Hi Bill,

What if you import the Gcode into a CAD/CAM package by "backplot", and
then DRAW the new tool paths?

I often backplot in to Vector CAD/CAM to view "parts", others probably
can too.

Alan KM6VV

"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

Discussion Thread

W. P. McGown 2003-09-18 10:22:45 UTC Inverse of G-code David Paulson 2003-09-18 11:28:06 UTC Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Inverse of G-code ccq@x... 2003-09-18 11:45:57 UTC Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Inverse of G-code Alan Marconett KM6VV 2003-09-18 12:55:23 UTC Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Inverse of G-code Carlos Guillermo 2003-09-18 14:35:06 UTC RE: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Inverse of G-code W. P. McGown 2003-09-18 14:54:50 UTC Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Inverse of G-code Chuck Knight 2003-09-18 15:31:04 UTC Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Inverse of G-code Carlos Guillermo 2003-09-18 15:36:25 UTC RE: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Inverse of G-code Tim Goldstein 2003-09-18 15:57:16 UTC RE: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Inverse of G-code Raymond Heckert 2003-09-18 21:16:58 UTC Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Inverse of G-code Erie Patsellis 2003-09-18 21:43:32 UTC RE: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Inverse of G-code W. P. McGown 2003-09-19 09:00:58 UTC Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Inverse of G-code Zafar Salam 2003-09-19 20:50:55 UTC Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Inverse of G-code