EDM continuous cut setup

EDM continuous cut setup

Use continuous cut when EDM should follow one connected contour without breaking the machining path between segments. This is the right choice for wire-style contour cutting or any operation where stopping between small segments creates marks or unstable machining.

Without tool_center:

- Use this when the contour line itself is the desired wire/electrode path.

- Select one connected contour or a clean ordered chain of curves.

- Make sure the winding/direction is correct before export.

- Preview the path and confirm there are no jumps, missing links, or unexpected retracts.

With tool_center:

- Use this when the controller path should represent the EDM active point rather than the drawn contour.

- Define tool_center at the physical wire center / electrode center.

- Use it to compensate for fixture setup or a head/tool reference that differs from the selected geometry.

- Regenerate and preview the G-code after changing tool_center.

Continuous cut is about path continuity. tool_center is about reference point. They are independent: you can use continuous cut with or without tool_center depending on the machine setup.