Re: Beginning User

Thanks for all the helpful suggestions. I'll mull them all over
before I decide what cam program to get. I understand about layering
the drawings for offsets and while it makes it easier for me or
others to read it probably won't save much time in the making. Since
I'm going to be the only one using them I think I'll probably go
ahead and get a program after I decide on which one.

Eric

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., "exeric1" <exeric1@y...> wrote:
> Recently I purchased a CNC jr. I'm very happy with it for the most
> part but there doesn't seem to be very much native G code for it.
> There's no G code for tool diameter (radius) offset for example. It
> looks like I'll have to get a cam program sooner rather than later.
I
> will be using AutoCad Lt for the design portion. I'm interested in
> suggestions for a cam program that will work well with such a
> restricted native G code. I don't need any design features in the
cam
> program since I've already got CAD. Any info would be greatly
> appreciated. I really would rather not pay more than 600 or 700
> dollars.
>
> Another question I have is about using cutting fluids with CNC. The
> system I have that came as an option with the CNC jr seems like it
> puts out too much - It makes a mess of everything. Are there any
good
> ways out there to manually control the flow. Also I would like to
use
> a vacuum system for the metal chips that I already have set up for
> woodworking. What's a good method to get the chips without sucking
up
> the cutting fluid? I've got a recirculating system for the cutting
> fluid and its too expensive to just get sucked away. Thanks in
advance
>
> Eric