Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Software

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From: "pug_harley_corvette" <bsouthnow@...>
To: <CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Thursday, June 16, 2005 12:28 PM
Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Software


> Hey Mike;
> My mill has not been delivered yet. I'm anticipating most likely 2
> weeks since they are closed for inventory. When it arrives and I
> make arrangements to move it to my shop, I'll photograph the crates
> and post the pix's. From what I've read, lathemaster is great
> quality and the way to go for this size of mill. I also did not have
> room for a knee mill, nor did I want to have to worry with the weight
> on my shop floor. The model I ordered is the ZAY7045FG. Thanks for
> the reply.
> billyjack
>
> --- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "Mike" <mjc117@s...> wrote:
>> Hi Billyjack
>>
>> What do you think of the lathemaster mill quality and what model
> did
>> you get. I'm thinking about getting model ZAY7045L, I don't have
> the
>> room for a knee mill. I will also cnc it and would like to know how
>> that works out for you or what you find to be a good fit.
>>
>>
>> Thanks
>> Mike
>>
>> --- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "pug_harley_corvette"
>> <bsouthnow@a...> wrote:
>> > I just recently ordered a few of the parts requred to convert a
>> > mill/drill to cnc for use in my custom 1911 handgun
>> hobby/business.
>> > I recently ordered a lathemaster mill (after reading a lot of
>> posts),
>> > gecko servo drives, a breakout board, and have on hand some
> servos
>> > (reliance (most likely too small)) and USdigital encoders to
>> instll
>> > on them. I still need to source a power supply and the software
>> to
>> > use. I am a cnc beginner but have a working knowledge of both
>> > mechanics, electronics as well as computer skills. I think the
>> > project will be fun and I will learn a great deal about cnc. I
>> plan
>> > to take advantage and learn from all the knowledge available on
>> this
>> > site.
>> > My first (and I'm sure not last) question is, what would you
>> > recommend for software to get me started?? Of course, cost is a
>> big
>> > factor at this stage, at least until I get the mill paid off. I
>> > can't afford to pay off another wife!!!
>> > I think I need cad software (I have turbocad version 6.5 - old),
>> cam
>> > software and machine controlling software. I've glanced at mach
> 2
>> > for control but the other required programs, I'm not quite sure
>> of.
>> > Any help will be appreciated. I hope to receive the mill in the
>> next
>> > 3 weeks (they are on vacation this week) and start construction
>> > shortly there after.
>> > Have a good day and be safe.
>> > billyjack
>
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