See Also
MultiAxis (Independent Short Axes)
SmartCluster: Common Line and Common Crop Cutting
MultiCut Processing is a method for utilizing several torches within a single part, and for multi-spindle machines drilling large arrays of holes within a single part.. It is mutually exclusive of MultiBox Nesting (where parts are nested to cut with multiple torches, one torch per part), ie you cannot multibox nest parts containing MultiCut operations, and similarly you cannot apply MultiCut processing to parts on a plate that have been MultiBox nested. All torches/spindles must be evenly spaced.
The processes have some extra properties, displayed ONLY if the cutting tool has a boxCount greater than 1 (ie if there are multiple torches or spindles on the machine):
▪MultiCut Count - the number of torches/spindles to use, from 1 to the tool's boxcount
▪MultiCut Spacing - the spacing between the torches/spindles- must be greater than the tool's minBoxSpacing
To create a MultiCut, simply process the master cut then set its MultiCut properties as required.
See the following example:
Note the slave torch processing lines are drawn as "dotted", and that in this case the master path is across the bottom. This is a stripping scenario where the 4 strips are to be cut 500mm wide, and there is a 1mm kerf offset assumed (hence the spacing is 500+1+1 = 502mm, and the kerf offset used is None ). Consult the Mutli-Cut Processing Tutorial for more detailed information.
Restrictions and Applicability
▪MultiCut is only available for tools that have a box count greater than 1.
▪Can be used on cutting, beveling, marking, drilling and milling tools.
▪Not available when using MultiBox nesting
▪Not available on milling processes with roughing cuts.
▪Requires a machine that supports box spacing commands (Compatible with all Touchcut6 and Touchcut7 spacing systems)