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Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Inverse of G-code

on 2003-09-18 21:16:58 UTC
Inverting the 'X' or 'Y' values will give you a mirror image in those
planes... Inverting the 'Z' axis, with respect to the proper surface plane,
will give you a 'positive' or 'male' mirror image of a 'female' mold. Is
that your goal?

RayHex

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> From: W. P. McGown <bmcgown@...>
>
> 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.
>
>

Discussion Thread

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