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    Could Bob CAD/CAM work with 6 axis robot??

    Someone has recently purchased a fanuc robot s series with r-g2 controller to carry out profile cutting of steel. It is a six axis robot and he has been told that Bob Cad/CAM would be a suitable software for this purpose. Is it true???
    I have no ideal about what the robot is. Could someone help my friend to find the answer for purchasing a suitable CAM??

    Thanks in Advance!!!


    Tom


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    I just bought a 5 axis Fanuc robot laser cutter. I would be interested if you found answers to your question.

    Donny
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    Here is a list of available post processors for 18, and 19.

    http://www.bobcad.com/posts/


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    6 Axis

    Hi Tom,
    BobCAD-CAM software is not capable of creating 6 axis toolpath and g-code at this time. We will however do 2, 3, 4 and limited 5 axis toolpath. If the machine accepts a g-code program, odds are, we'll handle it. Download our free demo from www.bobcad.com and have a look. If you need any assistance just call us or email us.
    Sincerely,
    CNC Dude


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    No way, the only cam program on the market that can truly program 6 - 8 simultaneous axes is Mastercam + Robotmaster. Its simply incredible.

    You use mastercam's powerful 5 axis toolpath to drive the end of arm tooling, then the robotmaster add on to control the robot orientation right inside the toolpath.


    http://www.robotmaster.com/

    Call up those guys if you need a programing solution. Its really your only choice.


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