(MOP is short for Machine OPeration)
I finished the graphics for the new parts last night, but was not able to get through the MOPs so that I could create G-code.
I spent time tonight putting the G-code together. I’m getting pretty good at breaking the parts and MOPs out.
Before I started, though, I did some setup work in CamBam so that my most standard cut (.125″ per pass, -0.75″ total depth, .25″ EndMill) gets applied automatically. That saves a lot of time putting things together. I had been editing each MOP individually. Ouch.
I found a couple of errors in the graphics. It was good to get those fixed. I’m fairly certain I’m ready to roll now.
Oh, I downloaded the latest version of CamBam and put that and all the NC and CB files on the USB Stick, for transfer to the shop PC.
As I write this, it feels like I didn’t get a lot done, and I wish that I could have done some cuts tonight, but it got late and I got tired, so I didn’t.
I am ready to start cutting now, though. I think that I might cut the doweling jig first, so that in theory I could be edge drilling while I’m waiting for the machine to cut the rest of the parts. I need to get the drill press set up again, too.