Re: 2.5 axis vs. 3 axis
Posted by
yethdear0@y...
on 2001-12-04 18:18:39 UTC
--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., "Rob" <robv@s...> wrote:
A 2 axis machine is like a Bridgeport type mill and only the table
movement is controlled by the CNC (X and Y). The quill is controlled
manually. Most simple lathes are only 2 axis, X and Z.
A 2 - 1/2 axis machine is when the quill of the mill (or spindle) is
controlled but only for a stationary depth. You can program to move
your tool to a specified depth and it will remain there until you
specify another depth.
A full 3 axis machine is one that can produce a 3D surface the
machine will move all 3 axis (X, Y and Z) all at the same exact time.
The CAM software will produce short little straight line moves that
make your tool follow a contour. Imagine your machine actually
cutting a face out of a block. Your tool motion will contour back and
forth across the face in X and Y and at the same time the quill will
move up and down following the contour of the face.
3D machining is a whole new world to get into. Most full size CNC
machines will do 3D but most low end CAM software will not. The going
price for a GOOD 3D contouring software can set you back $15K to $20K
> What's the difference?Geesh-oh pete! How about a real machine shop answer?
A 2 axis machine is like a Bridgeport type mill and only the table
movement is controlled by the CNC (X and Y). The quill is controlled
manually. Most simple lathes are only 2 axis, X and Z.
A 2 - 1/2 axis machine is when the quill of the mill (or spindle) is
controlled but only for a stationary depth. You can program to move
your tool to a specified depth and it will remain there until you
specify another depth.
A full 3 axis machine is one that can produce a 3D surface the
machine will move all 3 axis (X, Y and Z) all at the same exact time.
The CAM software will produce short little straight line moves that
make your tool follow a contour. Imagine your machine actually
cutting a face out of a block. Your tool motion will contour back and
forth across the face in X and Y and at the same time the quill will
move up and down following the contour of the face.
3D machining is a whole new world to get into. Most full size CNC
machines will do 3D but most low end CAM software will not. The going
price for a GOOD 3D contouring software can set you back $15K to $20K
Discussion Thread
Rob
2001-10-25 13:35:05 UTC
2.5 axis vs. 3 axis
dave_pearson@b...
2001-10-25 14:14:40 UTC
Re: 2.5 axis vs. 3 axis
shymu@b...
2001-10-25 15:12:02 UTC
Re: 2.5 axis vs. 3 axis
Bob Campbell
2001-10-25 17:50:30 UTC
Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] 2.5 axis vs. 3 axis
yethdear0@y...
2001-12-04 18:18:39 UTC
Re: 2.5 axis vs. 3 axis
glee@i...
2001-12-04 18:44:15 UTC
Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: 2.5 axis vs. 3 axis
yethdear0
2001-12-05 07:07:22 UTC
Re: 2.5 axis vs. 3 axis
Michael Milligan
2001-12-05 08:44:01 UTC
RE: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: 2.5 axis vs. 3 axis
yethdear0
2001-12-05 11:11:35 UTC
Re: 2.5 axis vs. 3 axis
John Barnwell
2001-12-05 12:00:35 UTC
RE: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: 2.5 axis vs. 3 axis
verizon
2001-12-05 12:11:34 UTC
RE: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: 2.5 axis vs. 3 axis
yethdear0
2001-12-05 18:39:47 UTC
Re: 2.5 axis vs. 3 axis
John Barnwell
2001-12-05 18:58:27 UTC
RE: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: 2.5 axis vs. 3 axis
GC
2001-12-05 19:19:00 UTC
RE: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: 2.5 axis vs. 3 axis
yethdear0
2001-12-05 19:23:31 UTC
Re: 2.5 axis vs. 3 axis
IMService
2001-12-05 19:47:11 UTC
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Ray
2001-12-06 06:23:45 UTC
Re: Re: 2.5 axis vs. 3 axis
yethdear0
2001-12-06 10:40:10 UTC
Re: 2.5 axis vs. 3 axis