When cutting multiple parts, stopping the torch between parts wastes time, pierces, and consumables. Chain cutting allows the torch to cut Part A, then travel to Part B with the torch still on (at rapid speed) and continue. SheetCam’s "Chain Parts" feature automatically arranges your geometry to achieve this.
: Import a DXF, SVG, or HPGL file exported from your design software (like Inkscape, AutoCAD, or Fusion 360). sheetcam cnc
If you are cutting 1-inch steel plate with a plasma or oxy-fuel torch, one pass won't cut it. SheetCam allows you to define multiple passes: a piercing pass, a roughing cut, and a finishing cut. For routers, it supports "onion skinning" (cutting 95% through the material to hold parts in place, then a final pass to break them free). When cutting multiple parts, stopping the torch between
SheetCam CNC is a versatile software solution that can be applied to a wide range of fabrication tasks, including: : Import a DXF, SVG, or HPGL file