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G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions / 4 axis mill 3D model software

« on: September 07, 2013, 12:59:39 PM »

Hi all, I'm sure this had been discussed before but I can't find the answer. In fact I am sure I have posted this question on this sight some time ago but did not get a response.

Could somebody point me in the right direction for 3D CAM software. I have had my mill for 8 years now and have always used LasyCam and CAMBam.

I have never found a way to use my 4th axis for 3D milling and don't know where to start.

I thought I would have found CAM software that I could import an obj of something and by using the 4th axis and so on to G-Code.

The only software I could find is relay expensive and beyond my reach. (dolphin for example).

Any pointers please.

Your's gratefully,
Anthony

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General Mach Discussion / T Tool change frrd / plunge isue

« on: May 22, 2012, 06:41:22 PM »

Hi this is my first post in this forum.  Have a lot to lern.



Usialy when a for example a command M6 T002 is reached the spindle stops and I change the tool, set the hight and get on with the job.
Unfortunatly I updated mach3 and started using cambam at the same time so dont know which is the problem.
I copyed the Mach3Mill.xml  over and all works well. exept one thing.

I am having a problem then the T (tool change) command in G code (I think)
after changing the tool, setting the hight,and pressing cycle start, Z goes up to +50 DROPPS the feed to 5 then VERY slowly back to Z0 once it gets back to Z0 the feed rate returns back to what ever it was before.

I dont understand why it is dropping to 5 but it is very anoying.

Any advice please?

Thank you