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G-code converter software...
Hi all.
the place I work for is looking to get some software to convert from a CAD file (likely an AutoCad DXF or something or an Autodesk Inventor file of some sort) to G code, so that it can be directly loaded into the mill control. We are using a Willis CNC mill with an Anilam control. It is a basic 3 axis setup, and we are doing what I think is fairly garden variety work on it, ie. no jet turbine wheels, etc. Cash is REALLY tight, so the cheaper the better, but I am well aware that you usually get what you pay for. Any suggestions for software that we should consider? I would much appreciate some ideas as to where I should start looking. Thanks for any help!! -AL |
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G-code converter software...
On Mon, 24 Nov 2003 23:59:22 GMT, "AL A." wrote:
Hi all. the place I work for is looking to get some software to convert from a CAD file (likely an AutoCad DXF or something or an Autodesk Inventor file of some sort) to G code, so that it can be directly loaded into the mill control. We are using a Willis CNC mill with an Anilam control. It is a basic 3 axis setup, and we are doing what I think is fairly garden variety work on it, ie. no jet turbine wheels, etc. Cash is REALLY tight, so the cheaper the better, but I am well aware that you usually get what you pay for. Any suggestions for software that we should consider? I would much appreciate some ideas as to where I should start looking. http://www.imsrv.com Best Regards, Fred Smith - IMservice NG and hobby discounts are at http://www.imsrv.com/hobby |
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G-code converter software...
http://www.yeagerautomation.com
look for ACE converter. It's free, and source code is GPL'd. /mark "AL A." wrote: Hi all. the place I work for is looking to get some software to convert from a CAD file (likely an AutoCad DXF or something or an Autodesk Inventor file of some sort) to G code, so that it can be directly loaded into the mill control. We are using a Willis CNC mill with an Anilam control. It is a basic 3 axis setup, and we are doing what I think is fairly garden variety work on it, ie. no jet turbine wheels, etc. Cash is REALLY tight, so the cheaper the better, but I am well aware that you usually get what you pay for. Any suggestions for software that we should consider? I would much appreciate some ideas as to where I should start looking. Thanks for any help!! -AL |
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