Re: Please take a look over my shoulder – CAD CAM CNC Bench Mill System

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, Les Newell <lesnewell@h...>
wrote:

> Hi Whelen,
>
> Wow, you have managed to ask a lot of question in one posting :-)

OK,

> I'll do my best to help.
>
> First CAD/CAM. Think about the sort of work you want to do. You

Less thank you very much.
Les, thank you. You have solved the last 1/3 of my system problem.
I will be using SheetCam. Your discussion of 2D and 2.5D machining,
relating to engraving was very informative. I learned a lot.
Conceptually, I think that when I enable a 4th rotational axis, that
it will be replacing the linear y axis to enable ring engraving.
Your discussion pertaining to, 4) "Load the G-code into your machine
controller", finally allows me to understand, what I call the
translator, how the G code drives the chopper controller. Your
comments on software and mechanicals (torque requirements) are also
very useful.

You may be interested in my response to Jack. Jack solved the first
2/3 of my systems problem by introducing me to KDN Tool & Automation
Co, of Warwick RI. They provide a complete mechanical (including no
backlash ball screws), electronic, and stepper motor solution for the
SIEG X1, X2, and X3 Mini Mills. I have the SIEG X2, Micro Mark
#82573.

Again thank you for taking the time to help me out.

Whelen