Frog Jumping

Generally, after the cutting is finished, the Z-axis is first moved to retract position and then the X & Y axis are positioned to next operation point.

With frog jump enabled, the Z-axis start to move to retract position, at the same time the X & Y axis are also starts to move. If Z-axis is not reached the retract position, but the X & Y axis are going to complete the target position, then the Z-axis retract motion is aborted and stand-off position is activated. Hence the X, Y & Z-axis positions are ready for next operation. By this way, the process time is improved.

To adjust frog jump distance and time, navigate to Machine settings → Tech parameters → Laser Technology.

It is the adjust distance in mm between contours in a program, to start positioning the cutting head to next point. For ex: P763 = 4mm, and the distance between the contour is 10mm, then when the cutting is finished in the current contour, the head moves up and start position for the next contour 4mm before the destination point. Suppose if the distance between the contour is < 4mm, then the positioning will happen based on the time.

It is the adjust time in ms between contours in a program, to start positioning the cutting head to next point. For ex: P764 = 20ms, and the time taken between the contour is 100ms, then when the cutting is finished in the current contour, the head moves up and start position for the next contour 20ms before the destination point.