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Last week we contacted the manufacturers of the CNC machine and had exchanged emails on the handling and set-up of the machine, however, the emails weren't particularly useful or convey any helpful information. We were told that the driver we have now is the one we need and the only thing we had to do is calibration and load the correct g-code.
the software we are using to extract the Gcode from the CAM file, it is Lazy cam.we had some problems with the software as it keeps showing the CAM file in 2d, not 3d. Therefore we did some research on lazy cam . It turns out that the lazy cam is only capable of reading 2d files regardless of the dimensions of the file input. Additionally, it stopped developing at least 10 years ago so it is probably in the best interest to find an alternative software that can replace lazycam as it is outdated.
while doing research on lazycam, to our surprise that AutoCAD maybe not the best software for us to use as it is primarily used for 2d design with limited 3d capabilities.Although it is easier,it is not a parametric program and more catered to architects, home builders and civil engineers to the layout. It us used to convey layout information quickly, succinctly and makes ample use of layering eg. One layer for electrical, one layer for plumbing one for framing etc.
Solidworks is specifically made for 3d modelling and provides a better interface and faster experience for 3d design.
Back to lazycam, we try to find an alternative to lazy cam,and there is sheetcam which provides similar function as lazycam but it will cost money to download
Last week we contacted the manufacturers of the CNC machine and had exchanged emails on the handling and set-up of the machine, however, the emails weren't particularly useful or convey any helpful information. We were told that the driver we have now is the one we need and the only thing we had to do is calibration and load the correct g-code.
the software we are using to extract the Gcode from the CAM file, it is Lazy cam.we had some problems with the software as it keeps showing the CAM file in 2d, not 3d. Therefore we did some research on lazy cam . It turns out that the lazy cam is only capable of reading 2d files regardless of the dimensions of the file input. Additionally, it stopped developing at least 10 years ago so it is probably in the best interest to find an alternative software that can replace lazycam as it is outdated.
while doing research on lazycam, to our surprise that AutoCAD maybe not the best software for us to use as it is primarily used for 2d design with limited 3d capabilities.Although it is easier,it is not a parametric program and more catered to architects, home builders and civil engineers to the layout. It us used to convey layout information quickly, succinctly and makes ample use of layering eg. One layer for electrical, one layer for plumbing one for framing etc.
Solidworks is specifically made for 3d modelling and provides a better interface and faster experience for 3d design.
Back to lazycam, we try to find an alternative to lazy cam,and there is sheetcam which provides similar function as lazycam but it will cost money to download
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