CAD (3D)

The myCNC software includes an integrated 3D CAD module for designing tube and pipe cutting projects directly at the machine. This allows operators to create and modify pipe geometries, configure cutouts, and generate G-code without the need for external design software, streamlining the workflow.

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The CAD3D module provides project management tools for pipe/tube cutting workflows:

  • New - create a new pipe cutting project
  • Open - load an existing pipe cutting project from file
  • Save - save the current project to disk for later use
  • Schedule - select the material profile, nominal pipe size, and standard pipe schedule (wall thickness) from built-in lookup tables

The module includes a comprehensive Tube geometry configuration:

  • Select between circular tube and rectangular pipe profiles (with additional profiles in development)
  • Set pipe end geometries, cutouts, and branch intersections: 
  • Choose nominal pipe sizes ranging from 1" diameter (1×1" rectangular) to 48" diameter (10×10" rectangular)
  • Select standard pipe schedules (wall thickness) from Schedule 5 through Schedule 160

The CAD3D module integrates directly with myCNC's cutting parameters:

  • Settings - view and adjust the loaded plate, current (A), cut speed, cut height, and kerf offset for the selected pipe schedule
  • Cutchart - access the currently loaded cutchart, typically auto-populated from the Schedule selection

The Nesting feature allows the operator to easily duplicate pipe geometry on a standard stock length:

Once the design is complete, press the green Generate G-code button to produce the toolpath that is transferred directly to the main myCNC screen. It is now ready to run.