myCNC updates - Laser profile development
- 3 years ago.
The myCNC team is preparing improvements for laser cutting within myCNC which will take the form of a dedicated laser cutting profile.
Currently, the functionality features a "cutting mode" which includes
- actual cutting mode: speed, height, power, frequency, modulation, gases, etc.
- pierce mode: 1-2-3 step piercing procedure (or without piercing, if the Fly Cut option is used)
Additionally, there will be a table for 8 such cutting modes, which can be switched on the fly from the program by using the G130P1 - G130P8 codes. In cases where it is necessary to first cut the protective film, then cut the metal, or set a different mode on small holes, the G130 command will come in handy.
3) When the "Laser cutting" checkbox is turned on, the system utilizes the built-in pierce-cutting procedure instead of the PLC. This procedure takes in the current mode and takes care of the piercing and cutting steps. The procedure, if necessary, can be run simultaneously with the XY movement.
In the Fly Cut mode, switching the laser/power/modulation ON and OFF is carried out without stopping the movement and is done nearly synchronously with that movement (the expected delay will be about 100-200 μs, that is, at a speed of 12 m/min, the delay in switching the laser ON will be 0.04 mm or lower)
Stay tuned for further updates!