If it's a simple part, no odd radii, just routing and maybe a few holes, I would program it with my machine's software, Winner90. One note before I start: I program a P2P, not a router, so if some of you are only familiar with routers, this may seem off the wall. I say invest!įrom Brian Personett, forum technical advisor: The new CAM packages are definitely a time saver. I could not imagine having to write the G-code for that. To answer your question, yes, it's that simple! Create a geometry, pick a tool, tool directions, set elevations, feeds, spindle speed, tool lead in-out, move rapids to where you want, etc. The use of AlphaCam has made my learning curve easier, I'm sure. I am new to CNC and I'm self taught or phone tech trained.
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Is it then a matter of making your drawing and letting the software take over? I'm really curious about this.įirst I would like to acknowledge your "G" code ability - as with any CAM software, this is valuable. After reading other replies to some of the threads here, it seems as though many people are using some creative processing software. After the code is generated, I go back over the program to enter increase, decrease of feed speeds or stop checks for square corners and things like that.
(My cutting strategies are figured in advance). Lift my cutter and continue cutting or end.
How do *you* do it? In simple 2-d programming I would make a drawing, pick a starting point, drop my cutter to the proper height, pick a direction and machine that chain of entities. After reading and replying to the "BobCAD" thread, many questions surfaced. I have little to no errors and do it pretty efficiently.
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