I’m a CNC newbie, having just converted my ShopNotes Router Milling Machine over to CNC control.
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I have it set up as a 2 axis (X,Z) machine, with the Y-axis being the rotational axis around the X-axis (as an A axis)
My goal is to do simple Shaker table legs and centerposts, and I am learning the basics of G-code right now. All three axis work okay as linear axis, and I have set up for basic Mach3 operation. I have successfully created a rounding G-code and this setup works quite well leaving the end piece needing little if any sanding.
I have begun searching and reading old threads on rotational axis setup and operation. But, most if not all refer to a 4th axis which my setup does not have.
Can old-timers here refer me to any threads which can help me do the following:
1) Set up Mach 3 to run my Y-axis as a rotational axis - perhaps slaving the Y-axis to the A-axis in a manner that standard rotary G-code will work on my setup.
2) Direct me to applicable G-code software that will allow me to create routines for the Shaker legs and centerposts I want to mill - I’m already studying CNC Wrapper, along with the Legacy Woodworking videos and Ventric software rotary axis tutorials. I am also trying to learn CAD/CAM to convert my drawings over to run as G-code.
Thanks for your help and guidance.
JD