Easy Box Maker Question on Multi Tool Toolpaths
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Easy Box Maker Question on Multi Tool Toolpaths
The Box Maker generates toolpaths Side Finger Clear and Side Fingers and each with two tools. One for Clear (.25) and another for Detail (.125). Why the two toolpath in each? I want to Merge toolpaths for Clear and one for detail. I must be doing something wrong.
I would expect Side Fingers Clear with one tool .25 and Side fingers for detail using the .125 bit. I could then merge toolpaths to Clear and merge for detail.
I would expect Side Fingers Clear with one tool .25 and Side fingers for detail using the .125 bit. I could then merge toolpaths to Clear and merge for detail.
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Re: Easy Box Maker Question on Multi Tool Toolpaths
You can do that just as long as all the same toolpaths are using the same tool (router bit).
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*** Note: when using Pocketing Toolpath All tools are noted/Shown but not necessarily used for THAT Particular ToolPath in each Applicable Pocket Toolpath Say Two Tools are used 1/4" end mill(THAT Particular ToolPath) -- a 1/8" End Mill(or THAT Particular ToolPath) -- The 1/4" is identified as (Clear) the 1/8" has nothing (No ID) but I tend to look at it as a 'Cleanup to Actual Size Tool' Two Toolpaths are Essentially Created from this One Pocket Toolpath (in this instance(Clear) & (NIL or as I call it Cleanup) Both Tools are noted/shown in each Toolpath which have been created (Clear) & (Nil)).
Certainly Hope the above makes Sense!
BTW --- More Tools could be used there too which makes explaining even more complicated!!!
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*** Note: when using Pocketing Toolpath All tools are noted/Shown but not necessarily used for THAT Particular ToolPath in each Applicable Pocket Toolpath Say Two Tools are used 1/4" end mill(THAT Particular ToolPath) -- a 1/8" End Mill(or THAT Particular ToolPath) -- The 1/4" is identified as (Clear) the 1/8" has nothing (No ID) but I tend to look at it as a 'Cleanup to Actual Size Tool' Two Toolpaths are Essentially Created from this One Pocket Toolpath (in this instance(Clear) & (NIL or as I call it Cleanup) Both Tools are noted/shown in each Toolpath which have been created (Clear) & (Nil)).
Certainly Hope the above makes Sense!
BTW --- More Tools could be used there too which makes explaining even more complicated!!!
Sharkcutup
Last edited by sharkcutup on Fri Nov 22, 2024 11:02 pm, edited 2 times in total.
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Re: Easy Box Maker Question on Multi Tool Toolpaths
My point is why do all the joint toolpaths have two tools?
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Re: Easy Box Maker Question on Multi Tool Toolpaths
I believe they are both noted there to show where they were initiated from. Also what you change on one could essentially affect the other Toolpath.
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Re: Easy Box Maker Question on Multi Tool Toolpaths
Currently I have no way to merge toolpath so I can cut all .25 paths then cut all .125 paths. I would have to delete the .25 paths for half the toolpaths but I do not know if this would work. Something just does not seem right here.
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Re: Easy Box Maker Question on Multi Tool Toolpaths
Did you look at my image I posted I merged the toolpaths with no problem
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Re: Easy Box Maker Question on Multi Tool Toolpaths
I overlooked that. My apology. That answers my question. Thanks
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Re: Easy Box Maker Question on Multi Tool Toolpaths
Here is another Image showing ALL Merged.
1st is the .25"
2nd is the .125"
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1st is the .25"
2nd is the .125"
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Re: Easy Box Maker Question on Multi Tool Toolpaths
By any chance would you know why the plunge rate generated is not the same as what's in my tool database? I have like 2 to 3 inch/sec and its showing 15!
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Re: Easy Box Maker Question on Multi Tool Toolpaths
sharkcutup:
In the file "EasyBoxRegistryVer3.7.xlua" there are these lines starting at 221 (intervening lines omitted but not marked):
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function RegistryRead() -- Read from Registry values
MillTool1.PlungeRate = RegistryRead:GetDouble("Milling.illTool1.PlungeRate", 381)
MillTool2.PlungeRate = RegistryRead:GetDouble("Milling.illTool2.PlungeRate", 381)
MillTool3.PlungeRate = RegistryRead:GetDouble("Milling.illTool3.PlungeRate", 381)
MillTool4.PlungeRate = RegistryRead:GetDouble("Milling.illTool4.PlungeRate", 381)
MillTool5.PlungeRate = RegistryRead:GetDouble("Milling.illTool5.PlungeRate", 381)
MillTool1.PlungeRate = RegistryRead:GetDouble("Milling.illTool1.PlungeRate", 15.000)
MillTool2.PlungeRate = RegistryRead:GetDouble("Milling.illTool2.PlungeRate", 15.000)
MillTool3.PlungeRate = RegistryRead:GetDouble("Milling.illTool3.PlungeRate", 15.000)
MillTool4.PlungeRate = RegistryRead:GetDouble("Milling.illTool4.PlungeRate", 15.000)
MillTool5.PlungeRate = RegistryRead:GetDouble("Milling.illTool5.PlungeRate", 15.000)
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Re: Easy Box Maker Question on Multi Tool Toolpaths
Boy how wild... Thanks again for everyone help. I might get a box mad yet. Rename and it seem to work OK.
Someone might want to add some notes to help indicating the tool data base requirements.
Someone might want to add some notes to help indicating the tool data base requirements.
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Re: Easy Box Maker Question on Multi Tool Toolpaths
The Easy Box Maker gadget has been updated to Ver 3.8 and posted to the Easy gadget website. https://www.gadgets.jimandi.com/
Gadget Versions: Version 3.8 - November 22, 2024 -- Fixed the registry name issue and toolpath issue
Gadget Versions: Version 3.8 - November 22, 2024 -- Fixed the registry name issue and toolpath issue
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Re: Easy Box Maker Question on Multi Tool Toolpaths
Thank You Steven for Your Post Input and Jim for the Gadget Fix!
I had gotten busy with something else.
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I had gotten busy with something else.
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