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Show"N"Tell ( What you have made with your CNC machine.) / Re: 1st attempt at a Vectric created Lithoplane

« on: June 10, 2008, 09:31:14 AM »

Brilliant work.

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Show"N"Tell ( What you have made with your CNC machine.) / Routing Wood

« on: June 08, 2008, 07:28:29 AM »

This relief was routed in oak 2.5 mm deep using a 3 mm diameter single flute cutter. The width of the sign is 350 mm which is the maximum size I can handle with the X - Axis. Longer signs have to be mounted sideways ( Y - Axis ) and cut in stages. This is the nameplate for a 'Beach Hut', which is a very appropriate name, don't you think ?.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Post Processor

« on: May 08, 2008, 08:55:48 AM »

What is the 'file type' output from EnRoute ?

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Is there a simple 3-D program I can use

« on: April 19, 2008, 08:43:24 AM »

I haven't tried it myself but the program 'gmax' is available free of charge. The forum cnc4free gives massive support on this software.

http://cnc4free.org/

Has anyone tried it, is it any good ?.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Importing BMP or JPG files? - No option in my menu.....

« on: April 15, 2008, 04:53:49 AM »

It is Mach3 version R1.84.000 that will allow the direct import of HPGL,BMB,JPG and DXFs

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General Mach Discussion / Re: big problem mach3 cnc

« on: April 15, 2008, 04:45:33 AM »

Just a thought,
 
Here is a clip taken from the SideStep setup instructions:-

Control Software Setup

The SideStep is negative logic. The STEP, DIRECTION, and ENABLE lines should be inverted in your software. Please contact us if you need help configuring your software.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Is there a simple 3-D program I can use

« on: April 11, 2008, 10:35:34 AM »

Hi Brian,

Another possibility is CamBam. This is still under development and it's 3D support is still limited but with a very active forum and support team it is getting there fast. (It is not that simple to understand - I have been learning for some time now).

http://www.cambam.co.uk/

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Is there a simple 3-D program I can use

« on: April 11, 2008, 01:52:40 AM »

Sorry Brian,

I misunderstood your question re- simple parts. What exactly do you want to be able to produce ?.

For 3D surfacing, a program such as 'Bmp2cnc' will do the job but it will not profile cut well so it is important to know what you want to do.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Is there a simple 3-D program I can use

« on: April 10, 2008, 10:01:39 AM »

Hi Brian,

Have a look at G-Simple. This is a good 3D with a short learning cycle and it's free. (I was able to make stuff within a couple of hours).

http://www.gsimple.gr/

good luck,

Tweakie.

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Show"N"Tell ( What you have made with your CNC machine.) / Re: METAL INLAYING

« on: April 09, 2008, 07:09:55 AM »

Thanks Rich for such a detailed description of the process. I will certainly start practicing now and if I manage to make anything presentable I will post pictures.

Thanks again and best regards,

Tweakie.