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I currently have AutoCad 2008 and Punch ViaCad v.6, I will be going with Mach 3, That is the program that was reccommended I learn by my friend. I have been repairing violins for Her family for 5 years, She and her husband offered me a position if I got the cert in the AutoCad.
I think he also wants to learn violin building. To me its easy, but not to everyone. I havent decided on the G-code converter.
I was reading more about chooseing the motors and screws last night. Lots of info.
I started the lay out of the machine yesterday just to get the basic cutting area dimentions. The 1" open rails and linear bearings I will stay with for the X axis. I'm searching for the best price for bearings, the first Qoute was 340.00 that included the track. I am leaning more to the Vee Track roller system due to the reliabilty has been proven to me with the balers.
I also located some 1/4" Aluminum plate I will use to make the gantry uprights lamanited to 3/4 oak.
Well at least I am making some progress.  |