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General Mach Discussion / Re: Still confuse about Mach3

« on: May 14, 2013, 07:48:40 AM »

Gcode programming info which may be helpfull.

http://www.machsupport.com/forum/index.php/topic,24580.msg173809.html#msg173809

RICH

2022

Members Docs / GCODE PROGRAMMING REFERENCE

« on: May 14, 2013, 07:43:00 AM »

The Mach manuals  provide specific information about the gcodes it uses.
They can be found under Support>Documentation.

An excellent comprehensive guide to programming is CNC Programming Handbook by Peter Smid.
Another book by Smid is Programming Techniques, but, woud recommend the above one.

The attached workbook has a lot of information on programming for the mill which should be helpfull if wanting to learn programming.

RICH

2023

General Mach Discussion / Re: Still confuse about Mach3

« on: May 13, 2013, 09:35:45 PM »

-Do I need the Lazycam  program to convert my drwaings to G codes  then move them to Mach3 or I can go directly from AutoCad drawings (dxf) to Mach3?

Current versions of Mach no longer import dxf files directly so you need a program to provide the gcode. There is a manaul for LazyCam in Members Doc's.
The lathe module of LazyCam requires that you have a pro license and LazyTurn replaced that module.

I still trying to remember how to write the G codes.

Use a text editor such a Notepad and save the file as ******************.TXT. If how to actual write the gcode the suggest you consult one of the manny
books available.

-On Mach3 where/how I save my tools? Its there any tool library to save all my tools?

You can find info in the Mach Manuals.

-On Ezpath program I tell the program what size the material its then how much to take per pass on rough cuts and how much to left for final cut. How I do all that on Mach3 program?  I know it should work close to be the same.

Mach dosen't define the machining....that is done by the CAD / CAM software.

RICH

2024

General Mach Discussion / Re: If not LazyCam then what?

« on: May 13, 2013, 05:44:15 AM »

Gary,
I would suggest you try Cambam as it provides good code and has some nice features for the price. Only use it for the milling machine and assume
that is what your interested in. Any CAD work is done with AutoCad and for 3D Meshcam is used.
For the lathe Dolphin is used.

All the software is similar and what I like another would dislike so only you can judge a selection.


RICH

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General Mach Discussion / Re: mach3turn motors don't work

« on: May 12, 2013, 09:00:49 PM »

Sorry but need the info in English  and the link was of no use.
RICH

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Newfangled Mill Wizard / Re: Errors and Crashing on XP

« on: May 12, 2013, 06:36:40 AM »

What software are you refering to? NFS software and do you have a license? Mach3?

RICH

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General Mach Discussion / Re: mach3turn motors don't work

« on: May 12, 2013, 06:32:21 AM »

Post a link to the exact cnc kit that you purchased.
Also post your xml file.

RICH

2028

General Mach Discussion / Re: Please Help Me , How can i square up cuts using adjustments on motors

« on: May 10, 2013, 06:59:08 AM »

Check your config to see that both are enabled.

RICH

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Machine Cutting Oversize

« on: May 10, 2013, 06:45:53 AM »

It can be due to a lot of things. It could  be how your defining the tool in ArtCam ...I don't know anything about ArtCam.

RICH

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General Mach Discussion / Re: A axis setup problems

« on: May 10, 2013, 06:39:06 AM »

You can find info on the Gecko site about your G201 drive. You need to set the current on the drive for your stepper by using a resistor.
Step pulse value of 4 should work.

RICH