Kerf Data File
- Last UpdatedJan 30, 2023
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For certain combinations of controller and variant a Kerf data file is required to determine various values (for example, Kerf preselect offset values and burning speeds) for a given plate thickness and bevel side, angle and depth. The value(s) are retrieved from the file and in some cases interpolated from values in the file.
The Kerf data file is normally created by the user based on experience and cutting machine specifications.
The Kerf data file is stored in XML format. Data is organized into blocks defined by keyword ‘thickness’ and attribute ‘value’. Thickness block defines the number of parameters required by the cutting machine for a given plate thickness. The number of elements, keyword names and type of data are specific for each postprocessor and are determined by the assignments of CONTROLLER and VARIANT.
Example kerf data file:
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<?xml version="1.0"?> <kerf> <thickness value="6"> <feedrate>3810</feedrate> <kerf>3.2</kerf> </thickness> <thickness value="10"> <feedrate>3175</feedrate> <kerf>3.2</kerf> </thickness> <thickness value="12"> <feedrate>2540</feedrate> <kerf>3.2</kerf> </thickness> <thickness value="15"> <feedrate>1905</feedrate> <kerf>3.2</kerf> </thickness> </kerf> |