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Digitize
The Digitize option is used with either the
MultiCam
Rapid Shape or Manual Digitizing. With either feature,
the operator has the ability to duplicate simple and complex shapes on the plasma system. This will record the
outline on the host PC. Rapid Shape and Manual Digitizing both create a G-Code file that can be imported into
many CAD/CAM systems.
MultiCam
does offer a DXF conversion file that will allow the G-Code file to be
imported into many design software packages.
Before starting Digitize, the operator must verify that JobNameServer
is active
and running on the
computer. If this icon is displayed, the operator is ready to digitize the machine. Not all
MultiCam
Plasma
Systems carry the Digitize option, but the Digitize option can be purchased from the local distributor or from
MultiCam
.
Digitize Commands
The Digitize Commands are used to provide commands and key locations for Manual Digitizing and Rapid
Shape. Only a few of these commands are used in Rapid Shape.
1.
Linear
(
Feedrate Up
) allows straight line, point-to-point moves in these G-Code Commands:
G00 for Pen Up (PU), G01 for Pen Down (PD).
2.
Spline
(
Feedrate Up
) allows moving a series of points that make up a spline in these G-Code
Commands: G25, G26, G27.
a. Press the Spline key to start the Spline command.
b. Enter as many points as needed around the curve.
c. Press the Spline key to end the Spline command and return to Linear mode.
3.
Arc
(
Feedrate Down
) allows an arc to be specified in these G-Code Commands: G02 for clockwise,
G03 for counter-clockwise. The Arc will be calculated then presented. After establishing the 3 points of the
Arc, the system will return to Linear mode.
a. Enter 3 points: First, Mid, and End.
b. Press the Arc key to start the arc command.
c. Jog to the First point and press
Enter
.
d. Jog to the Mid point and press
Enter
.
e. Jog to the End point and press
Enter
.
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