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Rapid Shape Tips and Troubleshooting
The tips available for Rapid Shape are updated periodically and can also be found on the
MultiCam
web site.
1.
Scan rate
sets the speed the system will auto scan. The default setting is 2.0” per second. A slower scan rate
will result in slightly better accuracy at a longer time, while a faster rate will take less time but have less
accuracy.
2.
Step Size
sets the distance along a line between 2 scanned points. The default setting is 0.15”. The step-size
distance should be small for detailed parts but can be larger for parts with less detail.
3.
Scan Mode
sets the style of scanning to be completed. Operators should select EDGE for templates and
LINE for drawings or patterns.
4.
Add Corners
can be adjusted for corners when corners are detected during the cutting sequence.
5.
Output START
places “START” at the beginning of the G-Code file, which is required by some software
packages due to the importance of the G-Code file.
Rapid Shape will exit if one of the following occurs:
*
The module is not loaded.
The operator should load the module by selecting JobNameServer from the
MultiCam
folder under the
Windows Start menu. Once the module is loaded, the plasma system should be calibrated to the material to be
scanned.
*
Rapid Shape found the start of the contour.
The operator should move to the next contour to continue or cancel the sequence.
*
The operator pressed
Pause
.
The operator can move farther along the contour and restart.
*
The system could not find the edge.
The operator can move farther along the contour and restart.
*
The system lost a good edge.
The operator can move farther along the contour and restart.
*
Rapid Shape has too many points.
The operator can decrease the step size and start over.
*
The previous point is too close to Auto Scan.
The operator can move farther along the contour and restart.
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