How to use Punch
Creates a grid of punched holes on a rectangular profile from its size, the position of the first hole and the number of rows and columns.
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Cutting type, coordinates, units and M codes work the same way in every cutting app. G-code settings explained
Basic input data
| Setting | What you enter | Default |
|---|---|---|
| Width required | Number | 0 |
| Height required | Number | 0 |
| X offset required | Number | 0 |
| Y offset required | Number | 0 |
| Rows required | Whole number | 1 |
| Columns required | Whole number | 1 |
| Punch command | Text | – |
| Optimize route required | One of: Yes · No | No |
G-CODE data
| Setting | What you enter | Default |
|---|---|---|
| Coordinates required | One of: Absolute · Incremental · Absolute - Incremental Arc centers | Absolute |
| Measurement unit required | One of: inch · mm · cm | mm |
What you get
- Download Generated G-CODE file (.GCODE)
- Download Generated G-CODE file (.TXT)
- Download Generated G-CODE file (.NC)
- Download Generated DXF file
- A preview image of the result
Worked example
Settings
- Width
100Width of the profile.- Height
50Height of the profile.- X offset
5X position of the bottom-left hole.- Y offset
10Y position of the bottom-left hole.- Rows
10- Columns
5- Punch command
M1000
