[newman55598]

I have a Milltronics vm 17 with a centurion 6 control. I am having problems using arc fit with slice planar. It is gouging the part. It works fine if arc fit is turned off. The problem is I have to use a floppy drive so I then need to break up the larger file. I don't think my pp was setup correctly for using arc fit. What lines in the pp affect arc fit? What should they be? Thanks in advance.

[newman55598]

Problem solved. It was an issue with the controller. Bobcad was working as intended.

[aldepoalo]

For those of you running this controller is you experience the same issue, it's a simple fix of your parameter settings . As I understand it the controller can read ZX or XZ would end up reversing the arcs if not set correctly.

It's easy to spot on the toolpath preview , it would look something like this.

Attachment 266038


You can change the parameter in the control to reverse the arc.

Go to Prams; setup; level; type in PROTO3 then enter and 3 for the level
Hit Misc and look for a parameter G18 is…. And change it ZX or XZ

For more information you can always call Milltronics.

Milltronics: Home

I've found their support team to be top notch and very responsive!