I went back to original post. Client can give swks. If that's the case, might HMExpress b an option??
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Yes they could give me that or a 3D DXF file. ?However, this file needs to be put into a CAM program that provides G-code that can cut the shape without leaving serious tool tracks. ?My understanding is that a raster approach from an inexpensive CAM program will not leave smooth curves. ?Am I missing something? ?I am kind of new at this.
You all are probably wondering why I don’t just try it with one of the trial programs. ?I’m out of town and am limited to just discussing the topic right now.
rex
More than not if someone gave you 3D stuff they can give you and STL file. that can be used to machine the fixture. Aspire should look like a negative of the bowl shape same with DeskProto.?
Aspire is 2,000.00 DeskProto 1,200.00? not sure ? M. Wolgamott
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?Cutting aluminum. ?Let’s say I would want to cut a 3” diameter bowl shaped divot into the top of an aluminum block. ?What would it end up looking like using Vectric? ?How about a cone-shaped divot? ?I’m running Mach 3/CMDX/Gecko/RF45. ?It seems to calibrate down to a mil, but that’s one go-round by a newbie. ?rex
It's really hard to say without seeing the fixture design. I use Aspire and it's pretty darn good. What is plus minus you are trying to hold? What are you cutting, metal wood? How good is the machine you are using to machine the fixtures?
These things are just as important as software. ? M. Wolgamott
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?They are who steered me away from cut3d. ?Said it won't make shiny flat surfaces or sharp corners. ?That said, I'm not making precision parts, just fixtures. If cut3d is good enough for that then great.?
?Cut 3D should do the job, Did you contact Vectric ?and ask them? ? M. Wolgamott
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?Not free for commercial use.
It's $1200/year to get the 3D toolpaths. But that still might be the least expensive option.
Gerry
From:?"David Clark ?dclark@...?[mach1mach2cnc]" < mach1mach2cnc@...> To:?mach1mach2cnc@...Sent:?Friday, March 20, 2015 12:28:51 PM Subject:?RE: [mach1mach2cnc] CAM Software
What about Autodesk Fusion 360? It’s free too ;o) ? ? ? With that in mind, RhinoCAM does a good job.
Anything Cheap and easy to use (including Deskproto and Aspire) will give you the same raster toolpaths that you get from Cut3d. just about any 3D CAM for metalworking that gives you more control over toolpaths will be expensive.
? Deskproto, Aspire. Don ? ? ? I'm working with a client who wants me to mill some fixtures that require 3D milling. ?He can provide any of the file types that Solid Works outputs. ?I've been using Cut2D, but Cut3D seems to be optimized for carvers rather than shop machinists. ?I need a 3D CAM program t hat is cheap and easy to use. ?Suggestions? ?thanks much, rex ?
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Deskproto has a hobby version that is the full version but no direct support just email. It's only a couple hundred dollars. You can download a working copy that will work for 30 day free. Can't beat that, I have used it for years for it's 4th axis fuction. Don Clifton Sent from Don Clifton's IPad Air?
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On Mar 20, 2015, at 7:12 PM, Wolgamott M mnwolgamott@... [mach1mach2cnc] < mach1mach2cnc@...> wrote:
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More than not if someone gave you 3D stuff they can give you and STL file. that can be used to machine the fixture. Aspire should look like a negative of the bowl shape same with DeskProto.?
Aspire is 2,000.00 DeskProto 1,200.00? not sure ? M. Wolgamott
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Cutting aluminum. ?Let’s say I would want to cut a 3” diameter bowl shaped divot into the top of an aluminum block. ?What would it end up looking like using Vectric? ?How about a cone-shaped divot? ?I’m running Mach 3/CMDX/Gecko/RF45. ?It seems to calibrate down to a mil, but that’s one go-round by a newbie. ?rex
It's really hard to say without seeing the fixture design. I use Aspire and it's pretty darn good. What is plus minus you are trying to hold? What are you cutting, metal wood? How good is the machine you are using to machine the fixtures?
These things are just as important as software. ? M. Wolgamott
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?They are who steered me away from cut3d. ?Said it won't make shiny flat surfaces or sharp corners. ?That said, I'm not making precision parts, just fixtures. If cut3d is good enough for that then great.?
?Cut 3D should do the job, Did you contact Vectric ?and ask them? ? M. Wolgamott
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?Not free for commercial use.
It's $1200/year to get the 3D toolpaths. But that still might be the least expensive option.
Gerry
From:?"David Clark ?dclark@...?[mach1mach2cnc]" < mach1mach2cnc@...> To:?mach1mach2cnc@...Sent:?Friday, March 20, 2015 12:28:51 PM Subject:?RE: [mach1mach2cnc] CAM Software
What about Autodesk Fusion 360? It’s free too ;o) ? ? ? With that in mind, RhinoCAM does a good job.
Anything Cheap and easy to use (including Deskproto and Aspire) will give you the same raster toolpaths that you get from Cut3d. just about any 3D CAM for metalworking that gives you more control over toolpaths will be expensive.
? Deskproto, Aspire. Don ? ? ? I'm working with a client who wants me to mill some fixtures that require 3D milling. ?He can provide any of the file types that Solid Works outputs. ?I've been using Cut2D, but Cut3D seems to be optimized for carvers rather than shop machinists. ?I need a 3D CAM program t hat is cheap and easy to use. ?Suggestions? ?thanks much, rex ?
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Yes they could give me that or a 3D DXF file. ?However, this file needs to be put into a CAM program that provides G-code that can cut the shape without leaving serious tool tracks. ?My understanding is that a raster approach from an inexpensive CAM program will not leave smooth curves. ?Am I missing something? ?I am kind of new at this.
You all are probably wondering why I don’t just try it with one of the trial programs. ?I’m out of town and am limited to just discussing the topic right now.
rex
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More than not if someone gave you 3D stuff they can give you and STL file. that can be used to machine the fixture. Aspire should look like a negative of the bowl shape same with DeskProto.?
Aspire is 2,000.00 DeskProto 1,200.00? not sure ? M. Wolgamott
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?Cutting aluminum. ?Let’s say I would want to cut a 3” diameter bowl shaped divot into the top of an aluminum block. ?What would it end up looking like using Vectric? ?How about a cone-shaped divot? ?I’m running Mach 3/CMDX/Gecko/RF45. ?It seems to calibrate down to a mil, but that’s one go-round by a newbie. ?rex
It's really hard to say without seeing the fixture design. I use Aspire and it's pretty darn good. What is plus minus you are trying to hold? What are you cutting, metal wood? How good is the machine you are using to machine the fixtures?
These things are just as important as software. ? M. Wolgamott
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?They are who steered me away from cut3d. ?Said it won't make shiny flat surfaces or sharp corners. ?That said, I'm not making precision parts, just fixtures. If cut3d is good enough for that then great.?
?Cut 3D should do the job, Did you contact Vectric ?and ask them? ? M. Wolgamott
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?Not free for commercial use.
It's $1200/year to get the 3D toolpaths. But that still might be the least expensive option.
Gerry
From:?"David Clark ?dclark@...?[mach1mach2cnc]" < mach1mach2cnc@...> To:?mach1mach2cnc@...Sent:?Friday, March 20, 2015 12:28:51 PM Subject:?RE: [mach1mach2cnc] CAM Software
What about Autodesk Fusion 360? It’s free too ;o) ? ? ? With that in mind, RhinoCAM does a good job.
Anything Cheap and easy to use (including Deskproto and Aspire) will give you the same raster toolpaths that you get from Cut3d. just about any 3D CAM for metalworking that gives you more control over toolpaths will be expensive.
? Deskproto, Aspire. Don ? ? ? I'm working with a client who wants me to mill some fixtures that require 3D milling. ?He can provide any of the file types that Solid Works outputs. ?I've been using Cut2D, but Cut3D seems to be optimized for carvers rather than shop machinists. ?I need a 3D CAM program t hat is cheap and easy to use. ?Suggestions? ?thanks much, rex ?
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More than not if someone gave you 3D stuff they can give you and STL file. that can be used to machine the fixture. Aspire should look like a negative of the bowl shape same with DeskProto.?
Aspire is 2,000.00 DeskProto 1,200.00? not sure ? M. Wolgamott
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On Friday, March 20, 2015 6:29 PM, "REX SMITH black33ford@... [mach1mach2cnc]" wrote:
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Cutting aluminum. ?Let’s say I would want to cut a 3” diameter bowl shaped divot into the top of an aluminum block. ?What would it end up looking like using Vectric? ?How about a cone-shaped divot? ?I’m running Mach 3/CMDX/Gecko/RF45. ?It seems to calibrate down to a mil, but that’s one go-round by a newbie. ?rex
It's really hard to say without seeing the fixture design. I use Aspire and it's pretty darn good. What is plus minus you are trying to hold? What are you cutting, metal wood? How good is the machine you are using to machine the fixtures?
These things are just as important as software. ? M. Wolgamott
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?They are who steered me away from cut3d. ?Said it won't make shiny flat surfaces or sharp corners. ?That said, I'm not making precision parts, just fixtures. If cut3d is good enough for that then great.?
?Cut 3D should do the job, Did you contact Vectric ?and ask them? ? M. Wolgamott
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?Not free for commercial use.
It's $1200/year to get the 3D toolpaths. But that still might be the least expensive option.
Gerry
From:?"David Clark ?dclark@...?[mach1mach2cnc]" < mach1mach2cnc@...> To:?mach1mach2cnc@...Sent:?Friday, March 20, 2015 12:28:51 PM Subject:?RE: [mach1mach2cnc] CAM Software
What about Autodesk Fusion 360? It’s free too ;o) ? ? ? With that in mind, RhinoCAM does a good job.
Anything Cheap and easy to use (including Deskproto and Aspire) will give you the same raster toolpaths that you get from Cut3d. just about any 3D CAM for metalworking that gives you more control over toolpaths will be expensive.
? Deskproto, Aspire. Don ? ? ? I'm working with a client who wants me to mill some fixtures that require 3D milling. ?He can provide any of the file types that Solid Works outputs. ?I've been using Cut2D, but Cut3D seems to be optimized for carvers rather than shop machinists. ?I need a 3D CAM program t hat is cheap and easy to use. ?Suggestions? ?thanks much, rex ?
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Cutting aluminum. ?Let’s say I would want to cut a 3” diameter bowl shaped divot into the top of an aluminum block. ?What would it end up looking like using Vectric? ?How about a cone-shaped divot? ?I’m running Mach 3/CMDX/Gecko/RF45. ?It seems to calibrate down to a mil, but that’s one go-round by a newbie. ?rex
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It's really hard to say without seeing the fixture design. I use Aspire and it's pretty darn good. What is plus minus you are trying to hold? What are you cutting, metal wood? How good is the machine you are using to machine the fixtures?
These things are just as important as software. ? M. Wolgamott
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?They are who steered me away from cut3d. ?Said it won't make shiny flat surfaces or sharp corners. ?That said, I'm not making precision parts, just fixtures. If cut3d is good enough for that then great.?
?Cut 3D should do the job, Did you contact Vectric ?and ask them? ? M. Wolgamott
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?Not free for commercial use.
It's $1200/year to get the 3D toolpaths. But that still might be the least expensive option.
Gerry
From:?"David Clark ?dclark@...?[mach1mach2cnc]" < mach1mach2cnc@...> To:?mach1mach2cnc@...Sent:?Friday, March 20, 2015 12:28:51 PM Subject:?RE: [mach1mach2cnc] CAM Software
What about Autodesk Fusion 360? It’s free too ;o) ? ? ? With that in mind, RhinoCAM does a good job.
Anything Cheap and easy to use (including Deskproto and Aspire) will give you the same raster toolpaths that you get from Cut3d. just about any 3D CAM for metalworking that gives you more control over toolpaths will be expensive.
? Deskproto, Aspire. Don ? ? ? I'm working with a client who wants me to mill some fixtures that require 3D milling. ?He can provide any of the file types that Solid Works outputs. ?I've been using Cut2D, but Cut3D seems to be optimized for carvers rather than shop machinists. ?I need a 3D CAM program t hat is cheap and easy to use. ?Suggestions? ?thanks much, rex ?
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It's really hard to say without seeing the fixture design. I use Aspire and it's pretty darn good. What is plus minus you are trying to hold? What are you cutting, metal wood? How good is the machine you are using to machine the fixtures?
These things are just as important as software. ? M. Wolgamott
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On Friday, March 20, 2015 1:21 PM, "Rex Smith black33ford@... [mach1mach2cnc]" wrote:
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They are who steered me away from cut3d. ?Said it won't make shiny flat surfaces or sharp corners. ?That said, I'm not making precision parts, just fixtures. If cut3d is good enough for that then great.?
On Mar 20, 2015, at 10:05 AM, Wolgamott M mnwolgamott@... [mach1mach2cnc] < mach1mach2cnc@...> wrote:
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Cut 3D should do the job, Did you contact Vectric ?and ask them? ? M. Wolgamott
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Not free for commercial use.
It's $1200/year to get the 3D toolpaths. But that still might be the least expensive option.
Gerry
From: "David Clark dclark@... [mach1mach2cnc]" < mach1mach2cnc@...> To: mach1mach2cnc@...Sent: Friday, March 20, 2015 12:28:51 PM Subject: RE: [mach1mach2cnc] CAM Software
What about Autodesk Fusion 360? It’s free too ;o) ? ? ? With that in mind, RhinoCAM does a good job.
Anything Cheap and easy to use (including Deskproto and Aspire) will give you the same raster toolpaths that you get from Cut3d. just about any 3D CAM for metalworking that gives you more control over toolpaths will be expensive.
? Deskproto, Aspire. Don ? ? ? I'm working with a client who wants me to mill some fixtures that require 3D milling. ?He can provide any of the file types that Solid Works outputs. ?I've been using Cut2D, but Cut3D seems to be optimized for carvers rather than shop machinists. ?I need a 3D CAM program t hat is cheap and easy to use. ?Suggestions? ?thanks much, rex ?
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It wouldn't be steps then, it would be micro steps? :>) ? M. Wolgamott
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On Friday, March 20, 2015 2:41 PM, "ptegler ptegler@... [mach1mach2cnc]" wrote:
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...unless your drivers are microstepping... then 2000 pulses per rev
ptegler
Most steppers are 200 steps per revolution,
for 1 inch it is 10 x 200 as the best place to start.
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sorry? X? not +
ptegler
Did you mean to use "+"?
Rick
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# of pulses per motor
revolution + lead screw threads
per inch + any gear ratio between
motor and screw = pulses per inch
Mach3 then has a calibration to
test that accuracy under CONFIG
MOTOR TUNING.
You set a pule total the enter the
actual measured distance moved and
the system adjusts.
...rinse and repeat
ptegler
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3/19/2015 10:17 PM, gas_dir@...
[mach1mach2cnc] wrote:
I am NEW to CNC and am
struggling.
Can someone tell me the
number of steps to use in the
motor tuning on Mach 3.
I am using a 1/2 10 acme lead
screw. with Nema 23 motors
Thanks in advance for your
help,
Kevin
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try makercam.com it's free ? Luc G?
"Being a Master is about having Courage and confidence.
Courage to dream something and then....MAKE IT HAPPEN..."
From: "Rex Smith black33ford@... [mach1mach2cnc]"
To: "mach1mach2cnc@..."
Sent: Friday, March 20, 2015 4:40 PM
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100's not 1000's of $
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Rex,
Define cheap? We use RhinoCamPro. That will do 3 and 4 axis constant plus some 5 axis work. DeskProto as Don suggested is good too. I would suggest downloading demos of each. You're going to be spending a couple thousand bucks for a good 3 axis program that will cover a lot of cutting strategies. Hope this helps, Terry
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Rex,
Define cheap? We use RhinoCamPro. That will do 3 and 4 axis constant plus some 5 axis work. DeskProto as Don suggested is good too. I would suggest downloading demos of each. You're going to be spending a couple thousand bucks for a good 3 axis program that will cover a lot of cutting strategies. Hope this helps, Terry
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Rex,
Define cheap? We use RhinoCamPro. That will do 3 and 4 axis constant plus some 5 axis work. DeskProto as Don suggested is good too. I would suggest downloading demos of each. You're going to be spending a couple thousand bucks for a good 3 axis program that will cover a lot of cutting strategies. Hope this helps, Terry
On Fri, Mar 20, 2015 at 10:40 AM, black33ford@... [mach1mach2cnc] <mach1mach2cnc@...> wrote:
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I'm working with a client who wants me to mill some fixtures that require 3D milling.? He can provide any of the file types that Solid Works outputs.? I've been using Cut2D, but Cut3D seems to be optimized for carvers rather than shop machinists.? I need a 3D CAM program that is cheap and easy to use.? Suggestions? ?thanks much, rex
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...unless your drivers are microstepping... then 2000 pulses per rev
ptegler
Most steppers are 200 steps per revolution,
for 1 inch it is 10 x 200 as the best place to start.
M. Wolgamott
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On Friday,
March 20, 2015 6:03 AM, "ptegler ptegler@...
[mach1mach2cnc]"
wrote:
sorry X not +
ptegler
Did you mean to use "+"?
Rick
# of pulses per motor
revolution + lead screw threads
per inch + any gear ratio between
motor and screw = pulses per inch
Mach3 then has a calibration to
test that accuracy under CONFIG
MOTOR TUNING.
You set a pule total the enter the
actual measured distance moved and
the system adjusts.
...rinse and repeat
ptegler
On
3/19/2015 10:17 PM, gas_dir@...
[mach1mach2cnc] wrote:
I am NEW to CNC and am
struggling.
Can someone tell me the
number of steps to use in the
motor tuning on Mach 3.
I am using a 1/2 10 acme lead
screw. with Nema 23 motors
Thanks in advance for your
help,
Kevin
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On 20/03/15 15:40, black33ford@... [mach1mach2cnc] wrote: I'm working with a client who wants me to mill some fixtures that
require 3D milling. He can provide any of the file types that Solid
Works outputs. I've been using Cut2D, but Cut3D seems to be optimized
for carvers rather than shop machinists. I need a 3D CAM program that
is cheap and easy to use. Suggestions? thanks much, rex The bid of the jigsaw nobody has asked is what type of 3d element you need ;) If you are looking for 3d curved surfaces, then the best a conventional mill can do is to raster the shape out, which is what Cut3d and similar packages are good at. This leaves the problem of the tool profile patterning the surface. Where the bulk of the material can be processed by 2.5D machining, then a with little care one can combine the two to produce a better finish where practical. What is not easy I think even for the more expensive Aspire is to produce both sets of code from the one package? Basically, a 3D model is not really the right starting point for 2.5D machining, so one needs both "D profiles and 3D surfaces for the lowr cost options to be uasable. -- Lester Caine - G8HFL ----------------------------- Contact - L.S.Caine Electronic Services - EnquirySolve - Model Engineers Digital Workshop - Rainbow Digital Media -
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They are who steered me away from cut3d. ?Said it won't make shiny flat surfaces or sharp corners. ?That said, I'm not making precision parts, just fixtures. If cut3d is good enough for that then great.?
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Cut 3D should do the job, Did you contact Vectric ?and ask them? ? M. Wolgamott
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Not free for commercial use.
It's $1200/year to get the 3D toolpaths. But that still might be the least expensive option.
Gerry
From: "David Clark dclark@... [mach1mach2cnc]" < mach1mach2cnc@...> To: mach1mach2cnc@...Sent: Friday, March 20, 2015 12:28:51 PM Subject: RE: [mach1mach2cnc] CAM Software
What about Autodesk Fusion 360? It’s free too ;o) ? ? ? With that in mind, RhinoCAM does a good job.
Anything Cheap and easy to use (including Deskproto and Aspire) will give you the same raster toolpaths that you get from Cut3d. just about any 3D CAM for metalworking that gives you more control over toolpaths will be expensive.
? Deskproto, Aspire. Don ? ? ? I'm working with a client who wants me to mill some fixtures that require 3D milling. ?He can provide any of the file types that Solid Works outputs. ?I've been using Cut2D, but Cut3D seems to be optimized for carvers rather than shop machinists. ?I need a 3D CAM program t hat is cheap and easy to use. ?Suggestions? ?thanks much, rex ?
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I have a link to DeskProto on my web site if interested in purchasing it. ? M. Wolgamott
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On Friday, March 20, 2015 1:05 PM, "Wolgamott M mnwolgamott@... [mach1mach2cnc]" wrote:
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Cut 3D should do the job, Did you contact Vectric ?and ask them? ? M. Wolgamott
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On Friday, March 20, 2015 12:35 PM, "CNCWoodworker@... [mach1mach2cnc]" wrote:
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Not free for commercial use.
It's $1200/year to get the 3D toolpaths. But that still might be the least expensive option.
Gerry
From: "David Clark dclark@... [mach1mach2cnc]" To: mach1mach2cnc@... Sent: Friday, March 20, 2015 12:28:51 PM Subject: RE: [mach1mach2cnc] CAM Software
What about Autodesk Fusion 360? It’s free too ;o) ? From: mach1mach2cnc@... [mailto:mach1mach2cnc@...]
Sent: 20 March 2015 16:25
To: mach1mach2cnc@...
Subject: Re: [mach1mach2cnc] CAM Software ? ? With that in mind, RhinoCAM does a good job.
Anything Cheap and easy to use (including Deskproto and Aspire) will give you the same raster toolpaths that you get from Cut3d. just about any 3D CAM for metalworking that gives you more control over toolpaths will be expensive.
? Deskproto, Aspire. Don ? ? ? I'm working with a client who wants me to mill some fixtures that require 3D milling. ?He can provide any of the file types that Solid Works outputs. ?I've been using Cut2D, but Cut3D seems to be optimized for carvers rather than shop machinists. ?I need a 3D CAM program t hat is cheap and easy to use. ?Suggestions? ?thanks much, rex ?
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On Friday, March 20, 2015 12:35 PM, "CNCWoodworker@... [mach1mach2cnc]" wrote:
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Not free for commercial use.
It's $1200/year to get the 3D toolpaths. But that still might be the least expensive option.
Gerry
From: "David Clark dclark@... [mach1mach2cnc]" To: mach1mach2cnc@... Sent: Friday, March 20, 2015 12:28:51 PM Subject: RE: [mach1mach2cnc] CAM Software
What about Autodesk Fusion 360? It’s free too ;o) ? From: mach1mach2cnc@... [mailto:mach1mach2cnc@...]
Sent: 20 March 2015 16:25
To: mach1mach2cnc@...
Subject: Re: [mach1mach2cnc] CAM Software ? ? With that in mind, RhinoCAM does a good job.
Anything Cheap and easy to use (including Deskproto and Aspire) will give you the same raster toolpaths that you get from Cut3d. just about any 3D CAM for metalworking that gives you more control over toolpaths will be expensive.
? Deskproto, Aspire. Don ? ? ? I'm working with a client who wants me to mill some fixtures that require 3D milling. ?He can provide any of the file types that Solid Works outputs. ?I've been using Cut2D, but Cut3D seems to be optimized for carvers rather than shop machinists. ?I need a 3D CAM program t hat is cheap and easy to use. ?Suggestions? ?thanks much, rex ?
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Not free for commercial use.
It's $1200/year to get the 3D toolpaths. But that still might be the least expensive option.
Gerry
From: "David Clark dclark@... [mach1mach2cnc]" To: mach1mach2cnc@... Sent: Friday, March 20, 2015 12:28:51 PM Subject: RE: [mach1mach2cnc] CAM Software
What about Autodesk Fusion 360? It’s free too ;o) ? From: mach1mach2cnc@... [mailto:mach1mach2cnc@...]
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Subject: Re: [mach1mach2cnc] CAM Software ? ? With that in mind, RhinoCAM does a good job.
Anything Cheap and easy to use (including Deskproto and Aspire) will give you the same raster toolpaths that you get from Cut3d. just about any 3D CAM for metalworking that gives you more control over toolpaths will be expensive.
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Subject: RE: [mach1mach2cnc] CAM Software ? Deskproto, Aspire. Don ? ? ? I'm working with a client who wants me to mill some fixtures that require 3D milling. ?He can provide any of the file types that Solid Works outputs. ?I've been using Cut2D, but Cut3D seems to be optimized for carvers rather than shop machinists. ?I need a 3D CAM program t hat is cheap and easy to use. ?Suggestions? ?thanks much, rex ?
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What about Autodesk Fusion 360? It’s free too ;o)
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With that in mind, RhinoCAM does a good job.
Anything Cheap and easy to use (including Deskproto and Aspire) will give you the same raster toolpaths that you get from Cut3d. just about any 3D CAM for metalworking that gives
you more control over toolpaths will be expensive.
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Deskproto, Aspire.
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I'm working with a client who wants me to mill some fixtures that require 3D milling. ?He can provide any of the file types that Solid Works outputs. ?I've been using Cut2D, but Cut3D seems to
be optimized for carvers rather than shop machinists. ?I need a 3D CAM program t hat is cheap and easy to use. ?Suggestions? ?thanks much, rex
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With that in mind, RhinoCAM does a good job.
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Anything Cheap and easy to use (including
Deskproto and Aspire) will give you the same raster toolpaths that you get
from Cut3d. just about any 3D CAM for metalworking that gives you more control
over toolpaths will be expensive.
Gerry
From:
"'Donald Clifton' dclifton2@... [mach1mach2cnc]"
To:
mach1mach2cnc@... Sent: Friday, March 20, 2015
11:56:56 AM Subject: RE: [mach1mach2cnc] CAM Software
Deskproto,
Aspire.
Don
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Software
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I'm working with a client who wants me to mill some fixtures that require
3D milling. ?He can provide any of the file types that Solid Works
outputs. ?I've been using Cut2D, but Cut3D seems to be optimized for
carvers rather than shop machinists. ?I need a 3D CAM program t hat is
cheap and easy to use. ?Suggestions? ?thanks much, rex
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Anything Cheap and easy to use (including Deskproto and Aspire) will give you the same raster toolpaths that you get from Cut3d. just about any 3D CAM for metalworking that gives you more control over toolpaths will be expensive.
Gerry
From: "'Donald Clifton' dclifton2@... [mach1mach2cnc]" To: mach1mach2cnc@... Sent: Friday, March 20, 2015 11:56:56 AM Subject: RE: [mach1mach2cnc] CAM Software
Deskproto, Aspire. Don ? From: mach1mach2cnc@... [mailto:mach1mach2cnc@...]
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Subject: [mach1mach2cnc] CAM Software ? ? I'm working with a client who wants me to mill some fixtures that require 3D milling. ?He can provide any of the file types that Solid Works outputs. ?I've been using Cut2D, but Cut3D seems to be optimized for carvers rather than shop machinists. ?I need a 3D CAM program that is cheap and easy to use. ?Suggestions? ?thanks much, rex
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Subject: [mach1mach2cnc] CAM Software? ? I'm working with a client who wants me to mill some fixtures that require 3D milling. ?He can provide any of the file types that Solid Works outputs. ?I've been using Cut2D, but Cut3D seems to be optimized for carvers rather than shop machinists. ?I need a 3D CAM program that is cheap and easy to use. ?Suggestions? ?thanks much, rex
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