Interpolate Question

[Steve Dyches]

Newbie question:
Can someone explain how "interpolate" and "maximum interpolate diameter" is used in nesting tool setup? What does this do?
I missed this one.

Thanks,

Steve Dyches

[Todd Miller]

Newbie question:
Can someone explain how "interpolate" and "maximum interpolate diameter" is used in nesting tool setup? What does this do?
I missed this one.

Thanks,

Steve Dyches

Steve,
This is an paragraph copied out of the Control nesting manual located on the Thermwood website. Here is the link...

http://order.ecabinetsystems.com/update ... Manual.htm

These fields are grayed out until the operator chooses an operation type. Notice the “Interpolate” selection. With this selected, we are allowing that tool to be used for any circle interpolation that may be needed. Also, with this selected we are now able to set the “Max Interpolate Diameter” field. The “Max Interpolate Diameter” field allows the user to limit the size of hole to machine with that tool. Normally, when drilling a hole with a high RPM, there is a risk of burning the material or damaging the tool. Interpolating a hole will prevent this from happening.