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Offline marsheng

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Simple drill - DXF circle
« on: May 07, 2023, 07:07:09 am »
I have a DXF with holes.

The options are, Spiral mill, Canned cycle and Custom. 
How do I do a simple drill, eg
G00 X10 Y10 Z3
G01 Z-5
G00 Z3

Do I need points instead of holes in the DXF ?

Offline JG

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Re: Simple drill - DXF circle
« Reply #1 on: May 07, 2023, 08:06:32 am »
I'm not often able to offer advice on this forum but this subject has excercised my mind on more than one occasion  :)

It depends upon the size of the hole and the size of the tool available.  If the tool (Drill,Mill,Burr) is the same size as the hole than [Canned Cycle] is the way to go. If the hole is larger than the tool then [Spiral Mill].

There are many other options that need to be set - but that's the basics.