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G-Code, CAD, and CAM => G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions => Topic started by: TDR_Machining on February 23, 2013, 03:37:34 PM

Title: PLEASE! Make it clear to a Sherline Lathe newbie! (Sketch-up > G-Code > Mach3)
Post by: TDR_Machining on February 23, 2013, 03:37:34 PM

Guys,

Let me tell you, there is a lot of information in this forum, but no straight forward answers concerning what I have going on and I need some enlightenment.

I want to go from Sketch-up to G-Code to Mach3 for my Sherline Lathe CNC.  I am very comfortable with Sketchup and I have the PRO version.

QUESTION 1 :: Should I use a 3D, or 2D graphic from Sketch-up?  If 2D, should it be DIAMETER or RADIUS? (see graphic below)

QUESTION 2 :: What is a good, affordable program that will generate G-Code from Sketch-up for a Lathe?


(http://trackdayproducts.com/CNC/Mach3_Sketchup_Example1.gif)

Title: Re: PLEASE! Make it clear to a Sherline Lathe newbie! (Sketch-up > G-Code > Mach3)
Post by: Tweakie.CNC on February 24, 2013, 07:05:52 AM

Hi TDR,

Welcome to the forum.

I don't know if this will be of any help to you ?

http://rhin.crai.archi.fr/rld/plugin_details.php?id=212

Tweakie.