Newbie With Cnc Router Questions

[turntool]

HIYA GANG-
Im the new guy and this is my first post. I want to get into 3D CNC Routing (mainly wood to start) of logos; plaques; etc. and was directed to this site with my questions. I am looking for a cheap system to start with and software like BobCad. I'd like to get some opinions, suggestions; and tech help on what to buy. Thanks.

Turntool

[ger21]

What's your budget for the machine?

[turntool]

My budget is probably limited to around 4k/5k including 3D software.

[Tony Mac]

Hi Turntool,

You might consider looking at VCarve Pro which is an all round CNC Routing and Wood carving program that does a great job of signs and logos.

There a Free Fully working Trial version that you can experiment with while you get the CNC machine sorted out.

See > Vectric web site

There's also a dedicated VCarve thread on CNCZone that will give you a feel for what other members are using the software for.

See > VCarve Posts

I hope this might help,

Tony

[puzzleman20]

Tony Mac is right. Vcarve is your best bet for the type of work you are describing. Heed the warnings you read about Bobcad on this and other forums. I am one of many in a long line of people unhappy with their Bobcad software.

[Mr.Vain]

Puzzleman,

I am standing in that line with you about bobcadd.

Right now I am fooling with both Artcam and Enroute... Although Artcam is more graphical as you use it, I am having much more success with enroute.


-Vain

[1enick72]

I know that Enroute is very nice, but if he is looking for something in-expensive than that's way out of his league.

[troyswood]

I have Bobcad/cam and my work has extreme detail. I generate the G-code effortless picture to art in seconds its true! www.troyswoodworking.com for examples of bobcad/cam. Everything on this site is from bobcad/cam software very user friendly and tech support could not be better. Remember you only get what you pay for

buy nice or buy twice!

Good luck !

Troy S Mariotti