any artcam user here?

[eloid]

hello hope to find some artcam user here.... like to ask some questions about
software

[Pplug]

Ask away!

[denz]

I am new to Artcam as well. I hope this topic takes of as i could use some tips and tricks
Cheers

[boongza]

any question? I'm from Thailand I take it to process and input to Mach3.
It's easy...

[eloid]

i herd artcam can machine up to 4 axis,

Basically 2 questions.. i want learn how to make simple model with art cam to make 4 axis turning.... dont know how to do that...... please help..
other question..

I have more complex model made in auto cad 3d.. want to import them...
I have 3d turning of 4 side french leg carving generated in autocad... My friend of a friend has art am.. and every time we import the cad model into
3d model space it becomes part of the work peace and you loose one side of the 4 side model... need some help import this so we can cut this on a 4 axis

[boongza]

what version for your Artcam?
Artcam Pro Can't take 4 axis...

[boongza]

MASTERCAM
FEATURECAM
POWERMILL for 4 axis

[Khalid]

Artcam is not a true 4th axis program, but you can do Indexing work with it.. I usually do all of my woodwork including indexing with it...

[boongza]

Thanks Khalid

[eloid]

Originally Posted by boongza Thanks Khalid

my budy has 2008 pro version

[eloid]

Originally Posted by Khalid Artcam is not a true 4th axis program, but you can do Indexing work with it.. I usually do all of my woodwork including indexing with it...

so please explain to me how to design and make a simple turning for lathe ie 4 axis to be used on a cnc with artcam? do you have video or info on a how too..

[eloid]

Originally Posted by Khalid Artcam is not a true 4th axis program, but you can do Indexing work with it.. I usually do all of my woodwork including indexing with it...

can you send me your rope ,,,trick and info...