Panel Saw

Hi All

Has anyone ever used LinuxCNC to control a panel saw?

There is really only one controlled axis and a number of digital outputs.

Thanks.

Does he post here? I love to see his set up.

I would think a panel saw would have at least 2 axis, x and y?
What are the digital outputs?
Can you explain more about the saw?
At any rate it seems Linuxcnc would work fine.

Rick G

Hi Rick G

There are two axis, but only one is really controlled. The other is the movement of the saw blade which is just a digital on/off.

The operation is basically this:

Set the X axis.
Clamp the panel
Run the saw blade to the end of the Y axis and return.
Unclamp the panel
Reset the X axis if required.
Continue as required.

Dropout

O.K. that sounds simple enough, similar to setting the length of cut on a chopsaw.

I would think just start with a mill configuration.

Any pictures?

Rick G

Thanks