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FoamLinx tutorial
Using DevFoam to create code for crown moldings
1. Run DevFoam and open the DXF file (in this example – 14 inch 2.dxf)
Click the “Edit” menu and then click on the “Select” menu -> now click on “Select All”
All shapes are now selected to be cut
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Click on the “Cut” menu
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Click on the “Create cut Path” button
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The step below is optional – if you wish to over-ride the software path that connects
between one shape and the other – follow the steps below, if you are OK with the
software selection, you can skip this step
In the picture above – check the Edit Mode check box
You can zoom in by clicking on the right mouse button and selecting the “Zoom In”
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The blue squares can be dragged to the new location that you prefer to have the wire
travel from one shape to the other
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Once done – click on the “Export path to 4 axis G code”
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Run Mach3 and load the g code that was just generated
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Click on the “Run Programs” button
Move the wire to the location you want to start the cut.
Make sure that all X, Y, Z and A axis are set to 0
Click on the green “Play” button on the right side of the screen
The machine should now start cutting the parts