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Import DXF Nesting

Let's talk about the nesting functionality within Optimum CNC CAM module. To access nesting, click on the CAM button in the top ribbon. Here we already have some files loaded in. We've added a DXF file and some shapes from the built-in shapes library. For more information on...

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Import DXF Positioning

Let's talk about the process of importing and editing a DXF file into Optimum CNC plasma software. This is part two of the Import DXF series that deals with the positioning of the DXF file within the nested project. We've already gone over the project object, import, and shapes...

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Import DXF Cut Files

Let's discuss the basics of importing a DXF file, shape, or project into the Optimum CNC plasma software.

Upon opening the Optimum CNC software, click on the "CAM" button in the...

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G-Code Navigation

As shown above, this section of the screen contains the buttons to access the G-code, Plasma (for cutting chart access), and Advanced sidebars, as well as a button to close the selected sidebar. The G-code sidebar shows the currently loaded G-code file. Below is a list of functions and descriptions within the...

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Importing G-Code

Let's talk about the process of importing G-Code files into Optimum CNC plasma cutting software. Importing a G-Code file is one of the main ways in which we can actually import a file into the software so we can have something to cut — the other methods of...

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Parking

Let's talk about the parking functionality within Optimum CNC plasma cutting software. The parking functionality allows the user to save a number of points around the machine which can then be quickly moved to. This can be very useful, for instance, to simply save a safe spot to...

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Simulation

In this video, we'll be talking about the simulation toggle that is available on the main screen of Optimum CNC software. When toggling simulation on, this allows the system to run through the currently loaded G-Code program without actually turning the plasma torch on. Essentially, the program will go...

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Laser guide

Let's talk about the "Laser guide" button on the main screen of Optimum CNC plasma cutting software. The laser guide button allows the user to quickly enable or disable the laser guide or the laser pointer, which in turn allows the operator to quickly gauge where exactly the...

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Torch Probe

Let's discuss the "Torch Probe" button available on the main screen of Optimum CNC plasma cutting software and how it assists the operator in locating the surface of the material being worked on. We'll cover the floating head sensor, the arc sensor, and some plasma settings options, namely...

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Trace Job

Let's discuss the Trace Job button available on the main screen of Optimum CNC plasma cutting software. This button enables the machine to quickly run along the edges of a virtual rectangle that encloses the currently loaded control program.

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