Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: 4 Axis Cam Software

Hi Glen,

Cost under $500.00 for the capabilities of 4 axis simultaneous milling would be a dream come true for you and the rest of us. I don't know of any software that delivers that much for so little expense.

If the budget could be just a little bit more ($1000.00 - $2000.00) then maybe this would work: http://www.deskproto.com/features/essentials.htm. Please update the rest of us if this works well for you.

I do not sell this software and to the best of my knowledge no one in my family, pets, neighbors, extended
kin (past, present and future for 7 generations, have I forgotten anybody?) has any vested interest in your opportunity to make 4 axis items other than we all just hope it works well for you.

How's that for a disclaimer? :-)

Have a good day,

Jim Fleig

----- Original Message -----
From: roboticscnc
To: CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, March 30, 2010 8:31 AM
Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: 4 Axis Cam Software



Thanks for the reply,
The cost would need to be under $500, and have a free trial period. I
want to machine aluminium and wood.
There seems to be many programs that can do this but the suppliers are
too embarrassed to advertise the price ( over $10,000 ). I thought maybe
there is an open source program that can do this ( Linux ok ).
I've seen an ad for a 3D scanner somewhere but I don't know how they
generate the Gcode from the scan.
If there is no software available, is there anywhere I can get a sample
Gcode with continuous 4 axis movements to test my machine with? (
machining something interesting like a head or car or something)

Thanks,
Glen.

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, Jim fleig <jim@...> wrote:
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> The software being requested would generate G code capable of
> directing the movements of a 4 axis mill. The 4 axis mill could be
> controlled by EMC2. EMC2 is CNC motion control software.
>
> While Please advise a dollar amount that would qualify as
> inexpensive. Please advise the application of the software. Metal
> geometric shapes? Carvings in wood?
>
> Have a good day,
>
> Jim Fleig
> www.cncservices.ws
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Mar 28, 2010, at 7:13 AM, Alfredo Sola alfredo@... wrote:
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> >
> > > Does anyone know of a cheap 4 axis Cam Software ( preferably
> > continuous
> > > 4 axis )
> >
> > Doesn't EMC <http://www.linuxcnc.org/> fit the bill? It can't be
> > cheaper :)
> >
> > --
> > Alfredo Sola
> > ASP5-RIPE
> > http://alfredo.sola.es/
> >
>
>
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