Re: 4-AXIS FOAM CUTTER

Hi Kerry,

Your site suggests some interesting topics, however there seems to be
some problems with the page links! I'm curious about the Alegro UCN5804
chips, and was hoping to see a schematic of a stepper controller using
them.

Thanks for posting!

Alan KM6VV


Kerry wrote:

>
> --- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@e..., Van Der Sandt Coert <vandersandtc@a...>
> wrote:
> > Hi Guys
> >
> > First of all thanks for the responses, although I found some
> software I
> > still haven't found a package that will cut 4-axis from any dxf to
> any dxf.
> > At least now I know to stop searching the net in vane. As I am a
> developer I
> > am thinking of writing something to do the job. I hope I am not
> trying to
> > re-invent the wheel and waste a lot of time in the prossess.
> >
> > Cheers
> >
> > Coert vd Sandt
> >
> Ive been doing what I think you whant to do first of i draw the DXF
> then convert it with a little program called Concord to a format that
> my wing cutting program will handle then I just load it as an
> airofoil section. the DXF drawings must be one continuouse line using
> straight lines to make up the curves.
> The chips used for the wing cutting software you mention are Alegro
> UCN5804 I looked at this software some time ago the download was
> disabled and would not output the files for the cutting part of the
> software.
> If you want some free software for cutting wings and other shapes
> using the method above try this site its in french but its not to
> hard to work out this one also uses the Alegro UCN5804 chips and
> step/direction form the printer port.
>
> The software Concord for converting is on my web site
> http://steplogic.co.uk/ but I cant remember where it came from if
> anyone knows please let me know so i can put a link on my site it
> will convert from/to most airofoil formats and DXF. The one to use
> for the french software is (2 columns: TE>upper LE>lower TE>).
>
> Hope this helps
> Kerry