X Y and Z rapid at same time

[Jmick]

Every now and then when milling 2 different Z depths I will get a rapid movement that maves all 3 axis' at the same time to get to the next position. It seems to be related to retract heighth. I kind of remember something like this in X and I changed something in the post.I now am using X4 and it"s back. Any ideas/

[Redfire427]

If you are using high speed toolpaths, use a high value for your retract feedrate rather than using rapid retracts. When you use a feedrate for retracts, you will get a G01 movement with the feedrate value you have entered. We use 1500ipm on our Makino's. This makes sure your movement from one position to another is a linear move, rather than a dog-leg move which is what you would get using G00.

[Tony35]

ya you got to watch out for that dog leg rapid move it can bite you in the @ss

[Jmick]

I already fixed that in hst but my prob. is in plain old 2d toolpaths.

[Redfire427]

It's the same thing. Uncheck the box that says "rapid retracts" and put in a feed rate in the box that says retract rates.

[Thermoform Guy]

If you go to the linear page of your

control def there is the option to break

or not break linear motion.

hth

 

Dave

[Mr. Wizzard]

David is right. There should be a "Z, then X/Y" box in the MD or CD somewhere.