Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] yet another newbie question :)

Hi Matt,

What you may be looking for is the MDI (manual data input) function.
Without even writing a Gcode (CNC) part file, you can give the mill
"commands"; G01 X1.00 moves the X axis from it's current position, to X
= 1.00. So, if you want, instead of just "cranking the wheels" over to
1.00" on the X axis, just give it a command. I watched my oldest son
(then in his senior year of college) quickly get the hang of
"commanding" MaxNC this way to take the cuts he wanted on some simple
brass parts. After a few cuts were finished, he asked "Can't I just
type these commands into a file and run them?". And so he did!

Could this be what you're looking for? If so, I think you've come to
the right list!

HTH

Alan KM6VV


pkranger63@... wrote:

>
> I have just recently gotten started in machining. I am using
> sherline equipment and have just about finished my first project, a
> steam engine from the Rudy Kouhoupt video and plans. I am very
> pleased with what I have been able to accomplish thus far. My
> question is concerning CNC. I am having a heck of a time finding
> resources to explain the very basics. Basically what I am looking
> for is a way to "automate" milling of simple shaped items but and not
> deal with the tedium of cranking and cranking where a fair amount of
> material must be removed. Am I way off base here? Should I just
> stick with what I have?
>
> thanks for your time
> matt