Re: Lathe solid model to G code

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "John Stevenson" <john@...>
wrote:

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> > DeskCNC drilling cycles are formatted the same as EMC, Mach, etc.
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> But still not documentated no matter how you word your reply.
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I see no need to improve on this document at the present time:

http://www.linuxcnc.org/handbook/gcode/canned.html

As far as I know it is still accurate for EMC. The DeskCNC g-code
interpreter and machine controller were designed to be compatible with
EMC canned cycles.

As far as other documentation for DeskCNC, "Easy CNC" is a 180 page
book that is very helpful in getting started with CNC. There have
been several favorable reviews. It's about the Cad-Cam-CNC process
and focuses on using DeskCNC for the Cam and CNC parts, using artistic
and Cad methods.

http://www.cadcamcadcam.com//index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=111

IMService has also prepared some additional printed materials that are
included with some DeskCNC machine, system and kit purchases, but not
necessarily all available on-line. These cover topics such as lathe
threading, homing, manual and automated toolsetting, probing, machine
setup and controller operation.

There is also a series of tutorials on the DeskCNC web site that
detail methods for rotary axis programming of 3D models, 2 axis and 4
axis foam cutting, tool changes, homing, and using tool length offsets.

I hope that answers your questions about DeskCNC documentation.

Recent Vector Cad-Cam documentation and an FAQ are available at
http://www.vectorcad3d.com

Vectorcad-cam has detailed context sensitive help, What is?, index and
text search, and approximately 400 pages of additional printed
documentation, that is not yet available on-line.

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