When i wrote it is not completely correct that i know nothing about gerber
i meant that i have actually learned to program a cnc mill a few
years ago.
I do not remember much but i was able to guess what the G81 does.
I did write the code for the machine command by command then, not using
a drawing as a starting point.
This is why i understand the "cnc is controlled by file" part, and the
"layout is making a file" part but not exactly the "the files are not
the same and i must modify the layout file to use it on the cnc" part.
> Another note is that the G81 will repeat ever time an new X/Y line is
> read. so there is no need to jump to another for more drill
> instructions.
I do not understand that part at all.
There is always a hole drilled when you read a x/y command?
You needn't call the cycle? seems strange...
>
> I currently use a bunch of different feeds and speeds on my holes so
> have created a table of different actions so the jump works best for
> me.
>
I think a few different cycles would be required for paste dispensing too.
might be good to have maybe 3 different "dot sizes".
Might even get impractical to do much more because it will not work good
below and
above certain borders.
Do you think it makes any sense at all to try to place "beads" or is it
better to just make round "dots"? (and multiple if you need a line)
ST
Dave