Guy,
The process of making the part(s) is to:
1) draw the part (which it sounds like you have done)
2) Code the part into a G-code listing. (see below)
3) Transfer this file into your controler computer and in this case, you will be using TurboCNC as the controler.
Now for the fun part (Item 2). You need to get from the drawing to the coding and a good place to start is with the manual that you have for Turbocnc. It lists the various codes accepted and what they do. I suggest you START learning by doing hand coding so you will become familiar with the process before you go off and use a Cam program that will take your dxf and output a g-code file that can be used in TurboCNC. I say this as you need to be able to have the skills to look at the code and "tweak it" at times or to add or subtract certain line to obtain the desired results.
It won't take long to get the hang of things and then you can consider which Cam program you would like to use. There are several threads on the board concerning what each user thinks is best. And as with control programs, there are all sorts of price ranges and capabilities.
Good luck and keep asking questions.
Bubba  |