copy and replicate process on offset?

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conleyshepherd
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Model of CNC Machine: Zenbot 4896

copy and replicate process on offset?

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I have gotten a bit further with the zenbot CNC setup - fixed my dust boot now that I have a drill press vise. The Vacuum is working good.

Got the surface planed. Should have waited for the t-rails I am pretty sure.

Which leads me to t-rails - I have my 4x8 rectangle and now need to add the cutouts for the t-rails. I would like to set a rectangle 3/4wx3/8 deep and offset every foot for now.

Any videos to do that or can someone briefly describe what needs done. I would greatly appreciate it!

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Adrian
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Re: copy and replicate process on offset?

Post by Adrian »

Use the Array Copy Vectors tool to create multiple copies of the rectangle at the correct distance and create a pocket toolpath from those.

Or create one toolpath and use the Array Copy Toopath to create the others.

Plus at least a dozen more ways. There are always multiple ways to do every job. It's just whichever you find simplest.

conleyshepherd
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Re: copy and replicate process on offset?

Post by conleyshepherd »

Thank you Adrian, I need to learn more about this software. I got it to do what I needed. Will look into the array feature for sure!

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