Re: re:Automated "Manual CNC"

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@egroups.com, Alan Marconett KM6VV <KM6VV@a...>
wrote:

> Brian,
>
> The easiest way would be to use a program like Vector CAD/CAM, put

in

> the tool compensation around the "cuts" (like an offset) you want to
> make, output a GCODE file, and then run your hardware by

interpreting

Vector will generate a comma delimited X,Y,Z numeric output instead
of G-code. That's pretty much what is used on a Shopbot.

It will also interpolate the arcs into equivalent lines at the max
arc-chordal deviation that you want.

Best,

Fred Smith
IMService