CAM Software

 From:  Ed
1586.9 In reply to 1586.6 
> I have a CNC milling machine and am interested in attempting to machine a model made in MoI.

> Ed - If you have a model created in MoI, post it to the forum so we can pass on comments, methods?

I have a small, homemade 4-axis CNC milling machine made from surplus precision ball-screw linear slides with stepper motors. The work envelope is about 6" long, 4" wide, and 3" high. So you can see I'm working with small objects and small tooling. Accuracy is good and repeatability is good. So far all my work has been 2D and hand-coded in G-Code.

As I gain experience with MoI I would like to attempt to mill a 3D design sometime. I'm hoping someone who has done this can recommend software on a hobbyist budget.

Ed

Seattle, Washington