[engnerdan]

Generally speaking, we are pressing forward with the Mach3 Mach Standard Mill (MSM) as the default starting package. MSM has some very nice features we want to retain features such as the Mill Turn feature. The documentation is excellent and it is still being updated as necessary. In combination with the Smooth Stepper (ESS), it has been working well. New mills will be loaded with this controller software very soon. The Torus PRO ATC has been integrated into this controller package and it is inexpensive.

Mach4 will does work with our mills and it can be purchased from Artsoft at any time. We don't sell the package directly.

Path Pilot has been used by several customers and seems to work well and fairly easy to install. We may look further at this in time, but it has obvious implications for us.

We are also looking at the UC300 also, but this is a relatively new product and we will evaluate it more in time.

We have looked at some commercial grade controllers, but they do become expensive...

Many options exist and interest seems to vary based on preference and personal experience. If your running Mach3, try MSM. The option is inexpensive and it has a very nice tool library and documentation. Mill Turn is why we are staying with this as a default with Mach3. We will be bringing in more spindle chucks soon to our web store. the spindle chucks have been ordered and you will see them soon.

Mike has provided some nice examples (Thanks Mike) of the Mill Turn in this link. Mill Turn Example

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Regards,
John

Have you considered the MASSO controller? Eliminate the computer cost, the Mach3 license fee.

-Dan