Lightning CNC ⚡

Sheet

Sheet Name

Dimensions

Width mm

Height mm

Material Thickness mm

Part Spacing / Clearance mm

Tool Library

Import DXF Files

Drop .dxf files here

or click to browse

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Nesting Options

Rotations Allowed

Grid Resolution mm/cell — lower = slower but more accurate

Hold-down Screws

Safe Tool will hit screw head

Screws are auto-placed after nesting. Screw head = 0.5 in (12.7 mm Ø). Red = tool path comes within tool radius + screw radius of the screw. Click canvas in placement mode to add or remove screws.

Holding Tabs (optional)

Tab Width mm

Tab Height mm (material left under tab)

Tabs per Part (auto)

Click the canvas while in Tabs mode to place or remove individual tabs (orange markers) on part edges.

Tool Operations

Each enabled operation cuts all parts in sequence using that tool's feed/speed — no M6 tool change is emitted. Add a Pause after step when a manual bit swap is needed (inserts M0).

Output Options

Milling Direction

Safe Z — above material mm

Clearance Z — between parts mm

Lead-in

Ramp Into Cut

Coolant on/off (M8 / M9)

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