Digitizing question

[dresda]

So if I touch probe digitize using Mach and the wizard does it only give me the xyz data and or a G code of the finished part, and if so, how do I account for the raw stock that has to be removed or do I have to shift the profile down in the Z to the finished size.
The old way of digitizing models would be to scan the part with a sylus of the diameter of the cutter for roughing and keep reducing the sylus diameter and cutter for semi finish then finish.
Ray.

[ger21]

It just gives you the XYZ point data.

You'll need a program to convert that to a 3D model or mesh, and a CAM program to create g-code.

Try MachCloud on the downloads page to convert the points to an .stl file

[dresda]

Thanks.
Ray.