Need Help!- lathe cam software

[heilcnc]

ok got my mach3 turn working now good just went back a few ver. on the software now using the last one from 2009 spindle rpm trouble fixed now
i am looking for cheap cam for the lathe is cad2lathe any good i use g simple for my mill cheap is around $50. this is a hobby thanks all

[CNCRim]

$50? hmmmmm it will be tough.

[CNCRim]

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[ianober]

I have been trying to find the best combo for running my CNC lathe conversion (Cummins 7 x 12 using Hobby CNC drvier board). I have found that getting continuity in software is proving difficult. Designing parts is no probelm but I can't seem to find a CAM program that will output to Mach3 Turn nicely. I have tried MasterCAM and SolidCAM, both of which do not have a nice post processor for the Lathe program.

So I am also looking for feedback on a CAD/CAM solution for simple 2 axis lathe programming.

[heilcnc]

HAS ANYONE USED CNC2LATHE IF SO WHAT DO YOU THINK OF IT

[dgoddard]

Originally Posted by ianober I have been trying to find the best combo for running my CNC lathe conversion (Cummins 7 x 12 using Hobby CNC drvier board). I have found that getting continuity in software is proving difficult. Designing parts is no probelm but I can't seem to find a CAM program that will output to Mach3 Turn nicely. I have tried MasterCAM and SolidCAM, both of which do not have a nice post processor for the Lathe program. So I am also looking for feedback on a CAD/CAM solution for simple 2 axis lathe programming.

I like Dolphin's PartMaster. Does a good job for me once I got over the initial learning curve.

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[Bob Adams]

Originally Posted by heilcnc HAS ANYONE USED CNC2LATHE IF SO WHAT DO YOU THINK OF IT

Check this thread out.



http://www.cnczone.com/forums/showth...ight=cad2lathe

[jhowelb]

http://www.machsupport.com/forum/ind...topic=5767.new

Lazy Turn almost done.

[CNCRim]

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