RE: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Do you really need an A (axis)

Ken:

When you say "CAD/CAM" do you mean the G-Code interpreter that actually
drives the motors, or the design program that generates the G-Code?

If you're referring to the G-Code interpreter, you might want to try using
TurboCNC - it will handle up to 8 axes. If you're referring to the design
program, Vector 9.3 offers a fourth axis as an extra cost option.

-- Carol & Jerry Jankura
Strongsville, Ohio
So many toys, so little time....


|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