Thread: CAD, CAM, CNC Control Software Discussion.

Quote: Originally Posted by Jr's Farm I can't verify this, but I thought that the Z axis could also substitute, meaning any 3 axis' at any one time: X,Y,A X,Z,A Y,Z,A X,Y,Z Is that correct or am I missing something? I am pretty sure that only the x or y axes can be substituted. Mach3 though will run up to 6 axes at one time. The limitation is Bobcad here. Jim.

Quote: Originally Posted by Mc2 Nice, if you have any questions let me know as I use both Bobcad and Mach3. I will always be interested in any inlays that cue builders are working on. Can you tell me what machine you will have or did you build one? thanks, Jim. Jim, I'll most certainly look you up if I have any questions. As for the machine, I decided to purchase my first one ready-made (sort of). It will come in pieces so I'll be...

Quote: Originally Posted by Jr's Farm I got Mill and Art. Art was thrown is as an incentive. I'm pretty sure I'll be able to do everything with just the Mill package. I just got it installed on my machines yesterday, so I haven't had much time to mess with it yet. The setup I'll be using for now is: Autocad for CAD BobCAM Mill for CAM Mach3 for control I'll know more in the next couple weeks. I'll post back...

Quote: If I'm getting the picture, work offsets are different than tool offsets. Correct? Yes. Work offset usually is where you set you zero's after edgefinding it. The machine moves according to the work offset number.

Jim is right, I wouldn't buy Mach3 through BobCad for $200, as I think you can get it through Lee (Brianna186) for $150 or less. It can be had straight from Artsoft for $175. BobCad has said that their next version will have some Mach3 integration. I thought that I had read previously that a license was good for all versions of the sw, past/present/future. But in looking to confirm that belief, I could only find these statements:...

Quote: Originally Posted by fiolledapool I dont have experience with Bobcad so I ask, this program generate G-code? or you need other program for it Hi, Bobcad generates the tool path & G-Code. After you have a G-Code file in Bobcad, you open it from Mach 3 and that program controls the CNC controller to mill the part. Rick

I was told just yesterday by the head of BobCad sales that nesting for V23 would be out in 2 weeks. I'll just hold my breath! Kenny Murrell

I've been trying to figure out how to get them to add lathe mode too. What do you figure it's worth?

Quote: Originally Posted by fiolledapool Autocad generate G-code?? No. Auto cad for the drawing (CAD) and Bobcad/cam for the cam (Cumputer assisted machining = generating G-code) then Mach3 for the CNC (using the G-code to run the machine). Dick