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eschak
03-07-2009, 12:25 AM
Hello..New to Shopbot. I tried processing the linked DXF file in both Partworks and PArt Wizard. it is a set of nested flat spindles. I created the artwork in ACAD 2000 and saved it as a DXF. I cannot figure out the overlap error and have tried doing just one part vs, 3.. Any help to explain what I am doing wrong would help. I was using a 1/4 endmill. thanks Ed

http://idisk.mac.com/balaschak-Public?view=web

david_gardner
03-07-2009, 07:56 AM
From just a quick glance at it your vectors in the curves are not continuous, the ends overlap slightly.

myxpykalix
03-07-2009, 01:14 PM
first select all your vectors then you need to group and weld your vectors.

eschak
03-07-2009, 03:01 PM
Jack..and to all who sent me an updated DXF THANKS! I will try this on Monday when I get back to the location where the Machine and computer is located. I assume the Group and Weld comands are in both software packages..I have access to both. I would "weld the ends/intersections" and then group each individual spindle..in this case three.. Right?

Thanks Again
Ed

myxpykalix
03-07-2009, 05:37 PM
once you weld your sections you can just group them all together unless they are being cut different depths.