It would be nice to be able to easily change these globally.Ĭ) The program doesn't let me specify an O program number. Since they sell a CB/CutViewer bundle I believe that you'd want CutViewer or a similar emulation package to detect tool crashes.ī) The default feed and plunge rates are quite high for most hobby mills. I think a warning would be appropriate, but CB was happy to generate a S0 in the g-code.
There were only a few quibbles I found in working on this simple part:Ī) In one case I neglected to enter the spindle speed for a drill operation. I found it fairly easy to create the toolpaths and g-code for this part (an engine connecting rod with 2 bearing holes, a lengthwise pocket, and an exterior profile). I loaded a simple 2D DXF file that I had created with MasterCam. Today I installed CamBam for the 40 use free trial. You can spend days just reading all the documentation and watching the Videos. All manuals, tutorial videos, and documentation are at Artsoft. Hand code the G-code and Mach 3 will generate a tool path for you. Use a piece of graphing paper and pencil for your low cost CAD. It also has a built in editor, so just learn a few lines of G code and you are set if you have a CNC ready Mill. Paid version goes to 10 million lines of code. Just download it to try it and as long as you dont need to go over 500 lines, it is free. Search on the internet and you will find all kinds of good things said about it.
Right now it is an excellent 2.5D CAM program for the Home hobbyist. CamBam is just now beginning to venture into the world of 3D.
I output my drawings into dwg files and then use CamBam to generate G-code.Īn alternative is Googles Sketchup and any 2D CAD that outputs a dwg file.ĬamBam has a free version and their CamBam Plus can be launched/used 40 times for evaluation. I love to use Albre for designing my projects. Alibre is a 3D CAD program and is very low cost (Express version is free), but the CAM software to handle 3D is presently out of reach for the home machinist.
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