Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: 4 Axis Cam Software

Hi Glen:
      Think very very hard and then can you explain to us what you will be doing that you will be cutting to running all four axis at the same time.  Mach 3 says it will do 4 axis and from what I have see of it is true.  I believe it cost only about $200.00 the last time I looked a year ago.  I have run a large 5 axis mill(8' X, 6' Y, 6' Z, 5' turn table C, 105 Deg. A rotation with High and Low speed spindle.)  That is why I ask what you will be cutting to use 4 axis at the same time.  Even a Sub or Boat prop can be cut using only 4 axis at a time.  Even a fan or turbine blade that requires the head tilted as well as a c axis rotation will not normally be programmed to cut with both the X and Y moving at the same time.
                                                                  GOD'S BLESSINGS
                                                                                   Bill

On Tue, 30 Mar 2010 10:41:46 -0400, Jim Fleig - CNC Services wrote

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> Hi Glen,
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> 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.
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> 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:
> >
> > 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:
> >
> > >
> > > > 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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