Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Novamill

Hi Peter,

I'm not familiar with Denford, or it's flavor of FANUC, but I'd suggest
you check out Vector CAD/CAM. The output can be tailored, and if you
check with Fred at Vector IMS, I'm sure he can answer your questions.

Alan KM6VV

Peter Hall wrote:

>
> List,
>
> I have a Novamill from Denford
> http://www.denford.co.uk with the following
> specifications:
> Serial No. EO 5149
> Year of manufacture: 1998
> system resolution: 0.01mm or 0.0004in.
> Stepper motors: 200 steps/rev
> machine control software: MS-DOS file FANUCMD
> with "qwerty" "keyboard" desktop tutor keypad input
> (Fanuc simulated control panel?) connected to COM1
> port
> RS232 cable from COM2 port to Machine Control Box to
> mill
>
> Currently I am using Mill CAM Designer 2 from Denford
> to generate G-codes for the Mill
> but the software is far too limited to be really
> useful.
>
> QUESTION:
> I wish to use other softwares to generate G-code for
> the Novamill.
> Are there anyone with prior experience with Novamill
> and have some good CAM
> software with suitable postprocessors to recommend for
> use with this mill?
>
> Thank you in advance.
>
> Peter
>
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