November 05, 2024
In this blog post, we will be talking about some of the recent updates to the X1366P (plasma) and X1366G (gas cutting) profiles.
For the purposes of visualization, we will be using screenshots from the X1366P profile today. The new and updated features are highlighted below:
1) Generate Pierce Dot Array
The Generate Pierce Dot Array button allows the user to generate a cut sequence that consists ONLY of the pierce points of the currently loaded file.
September 17, 2024
In this blog post, we will be going over some of the recent updates to the dxf2-import functionality that we have previously mentioned here. To recap, we have been working on an improved version of DXF import, primarily for plasma cutting applications.
Since the time that we have posted our last blog post, we have completely overhauled the visuals of the new DXF import window:
This month brings a new version of the myCNC software (v1.88.5761).
The myCNC software now features a cutting mode that allows generating cutting programs with a focus on dental aligner manufacturing. In this mode, given an array of XYZ points, myCNC can generate a program that takes into account the rotary axis and the orientation of the workpiece (orienting the work part to be normal to the trajectory of the cut).
To find out more about this functionality, please consut the Dental Aligners article in our documentation.
For update instructions, check out the following manual: Update myCNC
Stay tuned for more updates!
The plasma update for DXF import is now available. The DXF2 update is geared towards plasma cutting applications and allows for the following functionality:
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For closed contours, a correction for the width of the cut (kerf) is now considered - internal cutouts and external parts are taken into account
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For open contours, the system still follows a given path (without kerf)
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The user now has the ability to scale the file or fit it to a given size during inport
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The left mouse button selects the contour, which then allows the user to move the lead-in cut position
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When the contour is selected, the mouse wheel changes the size of the lead-in
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The basic size of the lead-in is pre-set, and for internal contours the size is automatically adjusted to fit inside the contour
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Video showcasing DXF2 import:
The documentation for the DXF2 Import (and for the DXF import in general) is available here.
The myCNC software can now be installed on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS.
To launch myCNC on a fresh installation of Ubuntu 22.04, follow the steps below:
1) Install myCNC by running the installation script: http://docs.pv-automation.com/mycnc/install_mycnc_ubuntu
2) Install the libcdr library to open CDR files viasudo apt install libcdr-dev
3) The Ubuntu install has a newer OpenCV library than is currently used by myCNC (as of November 2022). We'll need to link the 4.2 version of this library instead of the 4.5:cd /usr/lib/x86_64-linux-gnusudo ln -s libopencv_videoio.so libopencv_videoio.so.4.2sudo ln -s libopencv_core.so libopencv_core.so.4.2 sudo ln -s libopencv_imgproc.so libopencv_imgproc.so.4.2
This should complete the installation process. Do not hesitate to reach out to our Support team should any questions arise.