Tin Falcon
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As many of you know I have converted a seig-2 mill and a small lathe to cnc.
I have managed to make a couple parts and get the x-box controller to work as a pendant.
I have put a bit of time and money into these and want to cross the toy/ tool line.
I invested in the special price offer on Alibre a while back and have the basic package. I can draw simple parts with it.
i bought the smid book on cnc programming . I am using Mach 3 for the machine controller software.
I am coming to the conclusion I need CAM . I have been trying to avoid it. but it seems to be the way to make parts.
What do you cnc guys using ? I know a few are happy with cam Bam As I see comments from familiar names on the cam bam site.
I downloaded the program and am tying it. seems like most of the other cam progs are either free and limited incapability of hundreds of $ do not have it for hobby budget. help please.
Tin
I have managed to make a couple parts and get the x-box controller to work as a pendant.
I have put a bit of time and money into these and want to cross the toy/ tool line.
I invested in the special price offer on Alibre a while back and have the basic package. I can draw simple parts with it.
i bought the smid book on cnc programming . I am using Mach 3 for the machine controller software.
I am coming to the conclusion I need CAM . I have been trying to avoid it. but it seems to be the way to make parts.
What do you cnc guys using ? I know a few are happy with cam Bam As I see comments from familiar names on the cam bam site.
I downloaded the program and am tying it. seems like most of the other cam progs are either free and limited incapability of hundreds of $ do not have it for hobby budget. help please.
Tin