FACING UTILITY

This program creates a gcode file that can be loaded into linuxnc to run a rectangular facing operation. The actual area covered will be Size_x by Size_y plus half the diameter of the tool on all 4 sides. This means that the facing routine will not work in a pocket unless the tool diameter is taken into account.

The machine should be X and Y zeroed at the lower left corner of the workpiece.

The program is designed to run the selected raster pattern at a Z value of 0 in machine units.

The feedrate for Z travel defaults to 1/2 the feedrate entered for X and Y.

The parameter units are set to whatever mode the machine is currently in, either metric or imperial.

Validation of Inputs

SAVE AS PROGRAM

SEND TO LINUXCNC