JetFlight Tube Post
At a glance
- Post synchronized linear and continuous-chuck motion with inverse-time feed
- Use a dedicated work offset, safe machine-coordinate rapids, and at-rest chuck rebasing
- Carry load and re-chuck instructions into the machine program
The first Tube post is JetFlight - Tube. It converts the generated surface paths into synchronized linear and chuck motion while preserving the programmed surface feed around round stock, flat faces, and radiused corners.
Tube cutting uses inverse-time feed inside each cut. The post reserves a dedicated work offset for the rotary setup, uses machine-coordinate clearance moves above the stock swing circle, and returns to ordinary feed mode for touch-off and torch subroutines. A continuous chuck can be relabeled by whole turns between cuts while it is stopped, keeping the displayed angle manageable without unwinding the stock.
Load and re-chuck steps become explicit operator messages and pauses. The program retains each planned chuck shift, including pull-throughs in the middle of a long part.
Only a post that declares Tube capability can be selected for a Tube job. JetFlight - Tube is the current supported path; additional controller posts remain future work. The beta has passed complete programs through the real JetFlight daemon in simulation. Physical rotary-rig proof is still pending before release.