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Facing Software

Author: John Thornton

Download: face.py

The facing software is super simple. You input a few things and press a button and your code is saved to your NC directory ready to open in LinuxCNC!

Assumes that the top of the material is Z0 and nothing is above Z0.

Features

Lead-in, lead-out value can now be changed
Now has a radio button to set the X0-Y0 (Home) position: Left-Rear or Left-Front ** To change the default, see the comments in the file
Has a radio button for Inch/MM Version
Accepts fractions in any field where this is appropriate
One step file save after setting the NC File Directory Option.
Vertical Scroll Bar added to text box.
Added Spindle Speed setting that automaticly adds M2 and M5 if you specify a value
Can leave Depth of Cut, Spindle Speed and Stepover blank.
NC File Directory is saved to an .ini file!
If you open in Axis you can directly save the G-Code to Axis