Do you really need an A (axis)

on 2001-12-18 08:26:24 UTC

I just finished adding CNC to my Sherline and as I did I went all the
way to 4 axis (xyza). I've noticed that (many) CAD/CAM don't do A;
reading between the lines you send what would be Y commands to the A
axis (??). I noticed however that a high percentage of CNC programs
do support an A. So what is the real value in an A and should I
really search out another CAD/CAM to get the full benefit?

Thanks,

Ken

Discussion Thread

mszollar 2001-12-18 08:26:24 UTC Do you really need an A (axis) Michael Milligan 2001-12-18 08:49:40 UTC RE: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Do you really need an A (axis) Bill Vance 2001-12-18 09:44:24 UTC Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Do you really need an A (axis) mszollar 2001-12-18 11:28:02 UTC Re: Do you really need an A (axis) follicely_challenged 2001-12-18 12:55:01 UTC Re: Do you really need an A (axis) Carol & Jerry Jankura 2001-12-18 13:10:08 UTC RE: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Do you really need an A (axis) mszollar 2001-12-18 13:36:48 UTC Re: Do you really need an A (axis)