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General Mach Discussion / Re: Greetings(my 1st post),re: Alphacam, Cabinetvision, Omnitech router

« on: April 09, 2009, 06:06:25 AM »

Gerry,
thanks for your reply. VERY HELPFUL.
The machine guy was talking talking about the differences between software controlled machines and electromechanical controlled machines.
SO.. Mach3 would be a software controller, and Fanuc an electromechanical controller, correct?

Cabinet Vision is a very powerful, extremely flexible tool. A lot of people get very frustrated with the learning curve. I've had it for 7 years or so and it's come a long way!

How's business at your shop? Where are you located? I'm in Maine. Have you built a router? Do you have any recommendations for router projects?
thanks again, and have yourself a great day!
Peter

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General Mach Discussion / Greetings(my 1st post),re: Alphacam, Cabinetvision, Omnitech router

« on: April 08, 2009, 09:06:13 PM »

Hi all,
I've spent much time lurking in the DIY cnc sites and mention of and praise for Mach 3 abounds!!
I'm sure that i will make a (some) of my own cnc machines. My profession is a cabinetmaker. I've been a long time user of Cabinet Vision made by Planit ( makers of Alphacam).
At the shop we are considering the purchase of an Omnitech 5'x10' router for nested base component cutting. To integrate CV to the machine, i need to purchase the NC center module of CV and it is recommended that Alphacam, or Enroute, or Mastercam etc be also purchased (by the machine salesman). Another thing I need to do (so they tell me) is have a tech from planit come to the shop and create a POST for the machine.
How does Mach3 compare with programs like the ones mentioned? Could i nest parts on a sheet of plywood? Would Mach 3 work with this machine? (it comes with a Fanuc controller)
POST: what exactly is it? ..and why do i need to have someone come to my shop and do it?
the machine comes with a teaser version of Cabinet Vision software to entice buyers to purchase the full version. So the machine comes also with a post to run that program.......
I also have Turbocad. Can i draw parts in turbocad and import them into Mach3 for tool pathing etc.

I realize that some of these are questions of a very specific nature regarding non-mach3 software but i thought i would give it a shot.
thanks for any help. What a great site!
Peter