Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] need advice on building a CNC system

Brian,

Email me off line, I'll help you get started.

Mike Hammel
1704 Bullard
Arkansas City, KS
67005

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Sent: Tuesday, January 06, 2004 7:33 PM
Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] need advice on building a CNC system


> I'm planning to build a CNC mill and would like to receive advice
> from some experienced people.
>
> The mill will be used in my home shop to do prototyping work. I've
> researched the Grizzly machines (I live about 20 miles from the PA
> facility) and decided that I will probably use the G6760 or G9901
> mills based on table size / travel. Both of the mills are similar in
> design to a Bridgeport, but the 6760 is a bit smaller.
>
> The mill will mostly perform 2 1/2D machining, but I would like to
> have the ability to also do 3D contouring. I will be cutting a wide
> range of materials including steel, aluminum, plastics, and wood.
>
> Most of my design work is performed using AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor,
> and Rhino 3D. I need some suggestions on the best software to use for
> converting these formats to G code.
>
> I would like to be able to hold tolerances to .001" / in.
>
> I have some manual machining equipment and can fabricate motor
> mounts, brackets, etc.
>
> Any help would be greatly appreciated.
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> Brian
>
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