Cut paths going out of closed paths
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Cut paths going out of closed paths
How do I stop cut paths going outside of closed paths? Picture for reference. You can see where I fixed one of the three that went out of the closed path. This piece in the picture is 1-1/2" wide and 12" long
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Re: Cut paths going out of closed paths
Looks like your cutting with no offset. Change to inside offset and it will keep you kerf within the paths
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Re: Cut paths going out of closed paths
This has nothing to do with your offset. You are already cutting with your offset towards the inside of the path. Here is what your file looks like.
Since you don't have the "exclude crossovers" box checked, then this is what your cut path will look like.
Now when the "exclude crossovers" box is checked, this will be the result.
Note that you will always want to set your cut path direction to "Cut parts to right of paths" when using plasma consumables with right hand swirl rings. Cutting in this direction will produce the least taper on the good side of your cut. So clockwise direction for outer perimeter cuts, and counter clockwise direction for inside cuts.
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Since you don't have the "exclude crossovers" box checked, then this is what your cut path will look like.
Now when the "exclude crossovers" box is checked, this will be the result.
Note that you will always want to set your cut path direction to "Cut parts to right of paths" when using plasma consumables with right hand swirl rings. Cutting in this direction will produce the least taper on the good side of your cut. So clockwise direction for outer perimeter cuts, and counter clockwise direction for inside cuts.
David
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Re: Cut paths going out of closed paths
Here is a what the actual cut path/direction will look like.
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Re: Cut paths going out of closed paths
Right. Exclude crossovers is the box you want to check to prevent that.
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Re: Cut paths going out of closed paths
Thank you very much Gentlemen!
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Re: Cut paths going out of closed paths
No problem! We are happy to help.
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