witch CAD/CAM software with MACH3 ??

[rontron]

Witch cam software do you use with Mach3 ?
I tried with Solidworks 2007 and camworks, but i can't get it to work properly...
A circle in a square drawing results in a circle out of the square...
i can't find a postprocessor that works togetter with mach3.

In Bobcad can i get it to work, but the dimensions don't fit with the drawing...

Thanks in advance,

Ronny

[absolutepoker01]

i have the same problem!

[M250cnc]

Mach3 must be set-up correctly.

You must have a suitable post processor.

This would apply to any software CNC & Cad/Cam combination

Post your incorrect code and then someone with Mach3 can load it to Mach3 and see where the problem lies

Phil

[absolutepoker01]

thanks Phil, but the postprocessors are for the CAM or for the mach3, what i understand is thet they are for CAM software, so the CAm can generate a suitable code for a specified control software, im i wrong?

[awerby]

Since CAM programs have to be able to write code for a wide variety of machines, which work differently depending on their control software, it's important for the CAM program to have a postprocessor that translates the generic code it writes into a version that will work correctly with the particular machine control you use. If you're using Mach3, then you should choose a Mach3 compatible postprocessor. If your software doesn't have one, try a Fanuc post - that should get you close, but be prepared for errors in some G-code functions, such as how circles and arcs are defined.

Andrew Werby
www.computersculpture.com

Originally Posted by absolutepoker01 thanks Phil, but the postprocessors are for the CAM or for the mach3, what i understand is thet they are for CAM software, so the CAm can generate a suitable code for a specified control software, im i wrong?