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G-Code, CAD, and CAM => LazyCam (Beta) => Topic started by: mollinst on October 05, 2012, 03:54:00 PM

Title: Engraving... Again
Post by: mollinst on October 05, 2012, 03:54:00 PM
I'm a fairly complete noob with Mach 3 & Lazy Cam but, I have a CNC laser engraver with software that allows me to import .jpg images, lets me size them, and turns them into code. All I have to do is establish where zero is for that particular application and hit "start".

Now however, I need to engrave in aluminum and have turned to Mach 3 with Lazy Cam on a small 4 axis machine and I am lost... Why can't I have it NOW!?!?! ;D I just want to find a WYSIWYG software That will work like my laser software, or figure out a workaround in M3/LC. I have a logo, and text in a specific font.

Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks
Title: Re: Engraving... Again
Post by: RICH on October 06, 2012, 08:33:40 AM
No need to  double post as someone will address your original post.
We may  be somewhat slow in responding but we are not very accurate ............ ;D  :D

RICH

Title: Re: Engraving... Again
Post by: mollinst on October 06, 2012, 09:10:41 AM
Thanks Rich,

     The other post sent up a warning that it had been inactive for a long time and that, perhaps, I should start a new topic. So, I have both now.

     To answer your other reply, yes, I bought a licensed copy, but I have only begun to study with it - unfortunately, what I need the machine to do is only a small part of my business so, while I'm running around putting out fires, it has been difficult to immerse myself in learning all of this.

     Thanks.

     Bill