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Counterbore makes square holes

Discussion in 'SketchUcam Help' started by garyrkey, Jan 22, 2016.

  1. garyrkey

    garyrkey New Member

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    I am using the latest version of SketchUCam (1.4-22ee), and have a problem with countersink/bore. Everything seems to work as described in the Help topic, but when I place a counterbore, the g-code created is for a spiraling down square. The depth and size of the hole appear to be based on the parameters I enter in the pop-up dialog.
    Can anyone tell me what obvious mistake I am making?
     
    garyrkey, Jan 22, 2016
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    in the help it does mention that the gplot.exe gcode preview program makes a mess of the display of the plunge holes (being fixed AFAIK) , but the gcode cuts correctly.
    have you cut some code? if not, do that on a test piece and see what your machine controller does for various holes and for counterbores and countersinks.
     
    swarfer, Jan 23, 2016
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    Yes, what you see is not always what you get. This time I got what I didn't see.

    I cut a test and it worked as described. Also, I tried a different viewer, and it displayed the counter sinks and bores correctly.
     
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    Oh, and I forgot to say thank you. I forget my manners, sometimes. I'll use age as an excuse, if that works.
     
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