Just wondering what the recomendations for CAD/CAM software to use with Thanks
Dave
Just wondering what the recomendations for CAD/CAM software to use with Thanks
Dave
Depends on what you want to make, and how much you want to spend.
Gerry
UCCNC 2017 Screenset
http://www.thecncwoodworker.com/2017.html
Mach3 2010 Screenset
http://www.thecncwoodworker.com/2010.html
JointCAM - CNC Dovetails & Box Joints
http://www.g-forcecnc.com/jointcam.html
(Note: The opinions expressed in this post are my own and are not necessarily those of CNCzone and its management)
VCarve-Pro, Mach3, and any free cadd program.
Joe
Dolphin CAD is free. We also have a CAM solution. No need to talk to any sales guys. Download it free and take a look for yourself.
Rodney Hill
I'm good with Autocad and good with computers in general but after that the view gets kinda fuzzy
Just so I have this clear in my mind
1. Use a CAD (ie Autocad) to draw the Part as you want it.
2. Import the part drawing into a CAM Program (ie Vcarve) to determine tool paths and depths, etc.
3. Take output (gcode?) from CAM program and import this into machine control program (Mach3?)
4. Output from Mach 3 goes to breakout board.
5. Output from breakout board goes to controller board.
6. Controller board output goes to stepper motors.
7. Stepper motors move tool and cut part as drawn in step1.
Is there a place in the forums to get this in an orderly fashon. :drowning:
Or is there a book that anyone can recomend?
Thanks for tolerating all my questions, but ya gotta start somewhere!
Dave
Gerry
UCCNC 2017 Screenset
http://www.thecncwoodworker.com/2017.html
Mach3 2010 Screenset
http://www.thecncwoodworker.com/2010.html
JointCAM - CNC Dovetails & Box Joints
http://www.g-forcecnc.com/jointcam.html
(Note: The opinions expressed in this post are my own and are not necessarily those of CNCzone and its management)
http://www.polaris.com.gr/gsimple/home.html
http://gcam.js.cx/index.php/Main_Page
both are freeware which are in developement stages, they are simple but seem to be able to get the job done , can t beat the price
I was going to ask the same question as I am new to all this but it is gradually all falling in to place with the copious amounts of reading I am doing on this forum. This thread has filled in the blanks.
One more question though, what do you have to do to layout a sheet of mdf for multiple part cutouts. Do you just create a CAD file with all the parts layed out how you want them cut or does the CAM software have a function for this.
Thanks
Claudio
Hello all,
Was wondering about this as well. What CAM programs will accept Step or sat files? And, will these programs write code for solid models with complicated contours?
with free software you get what you ve paid for ,
they are simple 2d cad cam programs that work but with no frills , you can draw a 2d part and create a toolpath which most times is good enough for the home hobby guy who isn't running 4 or 5 axis machines
for the most part i would suggest you check the links and they should answer your questions
thanks for the reply.
I've got to say, I've been lurking here for a while and this is a killer site.