If anyone has tips on using this software with Mach3, That would be great as I am new to lathe work.
I would suggest that you learn and understand all the basics for using a CNC lathe.
You can start with the Mach Manual, then study the Smid books. The Mach3 lathe screen set just sucks and you would be better off downloading a screen set done by Phil #24lathe.lset.
LINK TO THREAD- THREE PAGE LATHE SCREEN:
See the bottom of the first page of the thread to download the screen set and how to install it.
http://www.machsupport.com/forum/index.php/topic,13548.msg88932.html#msg88932There are manuals for Dolphin. I don't use it's CAD and just import a dxf file go on from there.
FWIW,
I would also suggest that you try LazyTurn, there is an excellent manual for it, and frankly for
a lot of lathe work along with the Threading Wizard, it will cover a lot of basic work you will be doing.
I would also suggest you may want to take a look at Fusion 360 for the lathe since it is more advanced than Dolphin.
Just a lot of learning so enjoy the task.
RICH