Plasma / Laser Shape Generator additions
Joel Steiner27 days ago1 comment
Appreciate the addition of shape generators in the plasma CAM workbench. Taking inspiration from SheetCAM, here are ideas for additional shapes:
I've found Exhaust Flange, Triangular Gusset, Straight Lug, U Lug, Rectangle Multiple Holes, and Lifting Lug helpful. As well as basic shapes, of course (although in JetCAD these can be done in Drafting so maybe it's redundant to add them in Plasma).
Let's pick the Triangular Gusset shape; note the options for Edge Chamfer and Corner Chamfer. Also a live preview of what you're getting before committing the shape.
Not meaning to copycat sheetcam, just using it as inspiration.
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There is some overlap for sure. Since JetCad3 has drafting built in unlike SheetCAM, for more complex geometry we'll lean on that. With that being said, in the current release (1.7.9) we already have Gusset and Base Plate. I'm planning on doing a few more but I don't think I'm gonna go to the extreme with it because you can quickly create a sketch then import it.
With all that noted, I've been working quite a bit on the Drafting->Sketch->Generator tool getting it ready for a whole bunch of planned additional conversational geometry types. I think the more complicated geometry generation should happen here so one can made actual CAD edits after generation to truly tailor to their specific needs but save a bunch of time on complex geometry that's harder to draw.
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