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General Mach Discussion / z spindle stops spinning

« on: November 20, 2015, 06:53:12 AM »

could anyone enlighten me on, why when i run the sample g code of the skull and bones on mach3, it starts to cut the design, then the z spindle stops rotating and moves left or right. i have not entered any tool or off set settings? but am all zeroed..

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General Mach Discussion / best intro software for very basic lettering to be cut on a 20x14cm machine.

« on: November 20, 2015, 06:00:30 AM »

Hi, ok so im past the part where i thought it was the"plug n play" world, but as some one who was computer illiterate not long ago, and a total newb to the world of cnc also, the last two months since purchasing the basics have been somewhat emotional, to say the least. but after taking basic advice, downloaded every manual in a pdf, and have read them till i eat, sleep, dream and wake thinking of it. am finally, understanding just a few of the basic concepts etc.
  i am a self taught hobby jeweler, lost wax method, who has designed and produced everything to date by hand. after seeing the capabilities of what cnc and computers could do, i wanted in. so i invested more than i could afford, then realized the software i was going to use would cost £13000 ! typical me doing

So, if i wanted to just say create basic shapes or lettering in wax on my mill, would artcam express or insignia suffice, or is there a cheaper way than insignia, express is more than within budget.

my OS is win8.1, licensed mach3, i use the Uc100 to connect to a little European made table top mill 200 x 140mm.

Any Advice would be kindly appreciated, mark