Author Topic: How can I make a donut for CNC machine?  (Read 286 times)

May 31, 2019, 07:17:23 AM
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modelshipworker

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Hello,

I have question about modifying path when I cut something using CNC. Sorry about my poor english.

I want to make some donut shaped wood parts. To get more result as much as possible, I want to cut the circles from inside to outside. However, when I drew the rings and used the 'Path to Gcode' extension, the extension always produce a cutting path from outside to inside. If I run the gcode, I'll get only the biggest circle after cutting the first circle because the inner circle part will be dropped out and CNC can't touch it.

Here is my question. Can I make path orders before I run the path to gcode extension? I want to make a cutting route manually. I can't fix a gcode (text) file without GUI editor. If the inkscape doesn't have the function, please let me know good GUI gcode editor.

Thank you for reading.
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June 01, 2019, 04:16:45 PM
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Moini

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Try the restack extension: Extensions > Arrange > Restack and invert the stacking order with the extension, or do that manually, by using the Object > Objects dialog and inverting the order of the circles in your drawing.

(I expect this will help, but no guarantees)

June 06, 2019, 03:37:49 AM
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modelshipworker

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Try the restack extension: Extensions > Arrange > Restack and invert the stacking order with the extension, or do that manually, by using the Object > Objects dialog and inverting the order of the circles in your drawing.

(I expect this will help, but no guarantees)


Thank you so much! At least I need time to be familiar with the option, but it works!

Have a good day.  :D
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