03-14-2012, 07:58 PM
Hi Tony,
That's dead right.
In Vectric I say what cutter to use (end mill) the diameter and the Total depth of cut. Vectric knows the maximum allowed depth of cut for the end mill used ('cause I have already told it) it will work out the number of passes required, and writes the Gcode.
Then Mach3 drives the mill, and I get a fly wheel. Well it just cuts the spokes out.
I always do a dry run first, because most of the time I haven't a clue what is happening. I like watching the CNC mill run - quite fascinating.
Dave
That's dead right.
In Vectric I say what cutter to use (end mill) the diameter and the Total depth of cut. Vectric knows the maximum allowed depth of cut for the end mill used ('cause I have already told it) it will work out the number of passes required, and writes the Gcode.
Then Mach3 drives the mill, and I get a fly wheel. Well it just cuts the spokes out.
I always do a dry run first, because most of the time I haven't a clue what is happening. I like watching the CNC mill run - quite fascinating.
Dave