Originally Posted by MArruda  I'm new to CNC... I know woodworking, I've been doing tech work with computers since the early 90s, and I've done some 3d work in 3dsmax and TurboCad. I have never done CNC programming and wouldn't know where to begin with G-code.  Is there a steep learning curve, or would I be able to step in to it pretty readily? I've done some C++ and basic programming, 3d graphic work... Also, can this unit do 3d graphics? The website is all 2d signage and whatnot- the lure of CNC to me is the ornate 3d carving aspect. |
I'd say if you can use Max, their shouldn't be a big learning curve. It's basically just a matter of exporting your model and bringing it into a CAM package to create the code. You can do 3D work no problem, but if your models need to be undercut, you'll either need to machine both sides, or you may need a 4th axis.