g-code optimization for mass production

Hi anyone


new (and quite inexperienced) to EMC2, I have a question related to the optimization of the g-code for mass production. I have a router that will basically run same 5-6 files depending on the demand i have for each model. What i intend to do is to get an optimized g-code so that the working time for my operations is the shortest.
I refer here to the order of the cuts - for example with artcam and mach3 the traveling times were very long and useless, adding a lot of time.
Unless anyone can suggest a CAM software that optimizes for EMC2, is there a possibility at least to manually select the order of the cuts? i have about 50, and i think i can manually select them in the best order for the least travel.

Thanks

The V-carve suite of CAM packages from Vectric let you manually define the machining order when you run a toolpath that has many vectors selected. Whether the package meets your needs in general is up to you, but I use and am happy with the V-carve Pro package for my CNC router.

-Sam

I use Qcad and CAM Expert and can manualy reorder entitys in the draving before making the g-code.

Regards Bjorn.

The programs I use repeatedly were initially generated with CAM but are very heavily edited. Since I don't use CAM daily I find it easier to manually optimize the code than figure out how to get the software to do it for me.

Re-ordering operations to speed things up is mostly just cut-n-paste. Fine tuning the toolpath requires an understanding of feeds and speeds (chip load), step-over, depth of cut, and tool geometry. Even the best CAM software expects you to supply this information.

Doug