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Re: Lathe solid model to G code

Posted by Fred Smith
on 2006-03-23 11:12:06 UTC
--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "roboticscnc" <gsm42@...>
wrote:
>
> Hi group,
> Can anyone suggest a cheap program for creating G code for TURNING
> from a solid model such as an IGES file ? I've been trying to import
> DXFs into Mach 3 but it takes forever to draw all the cuts. I'm after
> a program that allows you to input the material size, roughing &
> finishing cut depths, feed / rev, and then generate all the cuts
down
> to the solid model. There are some out there but they all seem very
> expensive. I can use Solidworks or Solid Edge at work to create the
> models.


Have you looked at Vector Cad-Cam? The basic version of Vector Cad-
cam will import IGES surfaces and can create lathe roughing and
finishing toolpaths from the surface.

Here is a tutorial about how to program a lathe:

http://vectorcad3d.com/support/lathetutorial.htm

There are significant discounts to hobbyists. See the link in my
signature.

Fred Smith - IMService
htp://www.cadcamcadcam.com/hobby

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