Thanks a bunch for these tutorials. Its odd how little information there is on using this software for CAM. As CAD prototyper for a small business with no formal training, I have no clue what I'm doing in CNC. Its not critical that I understand everything, so these beginner tutorials are great in teaching me the basics, understanding terminoligy, and getting familiar with Tools and Tool Cribs. All this stuff just flew over my head when I was just fiddling with the software trying to get it to do just about anything I wanted to do. This stuff is like a foreign language without some sort of instruction. Appreciate the videos!
I'm working on a Shopbot Alpha - what milling machine would I choose? What differences would there be since it's cutting mostly wood and not metals? I know the feeds and speeds would change. Anything else?
It’s great that you’ll be posting this to a Prototrak. I have an old Prototrak DPM bed mill with the AGE3 controller. I’ve been away from it for awhile but I’d like to relearn how to program it with the floppy drive. I did it in the past but it was confusing and I had to edit the post to fix the Z moves. My machine can’t do the simultaneous xy+z moves. I’m working thru all your videos. I really hope you keep them coming.
Thank you for your helpful video! Do you have some sources on a better understanding of the G-code? I know how 3D printing G-code work, but it's a bit different for CNC milling.
Just one question I'm looking for answer... 8:37 you show us text file with gcode. And in the fourth row we see G91 G28 X0 Y0 Z0 which means that the machine is going to moove to zero positions of all axis. Which are in the one of the corners of your part. So.... The tool will slightly touch the stok. But if the stock would be higher than part - the tool will hit the stock. I mean it. And if we look to the next lesson of your video course - you do this. You setting up the stock for 0,1 higher (Z axe). I would be very appreciated if you can explain how to avoid this issue. Thank you.
One day spent to think about my question... It seems I was wrong with my understanding of basic machining. I mean I have diy milling machine. DIY means - it is in permanent upgrade/mod state. :-))) One of this mods is Z-endstop bracket modification. It means - I'm working without Z-endstop :-))))) ....so... Machine coordinates are ... not completely accurate for every homing routine :-)))) I think that's why my question is. Will find it out :-)
Question. does this work for wood CNC'? since they all use Gcode. i dont know if you are Familiar with Vcarve Pro. basically, can this replace that software?
theoretically there is no reason you couldnt use this for any solid, machinable material. i am not familiar with Vcarve, so i cant say for certain, but so long as your router can accept G-code and you can accurately model the cutters in solidworks Cam, i see no reason why this wouldnt work just fine.
Thanks a bunch for these tutorials. Its odd how little information there is on using this software for CAM. As CAD prototyper for a small business with no formal training, I have no clue what I'm doing in CNC. Its not critical that I understand everything, so these beginner tutorials are great in teaching me the basics, understanding terminoligy, and getting familiar with Tools and Tool Cribs. All this stuff just flew over my head when I was just fiddling with the software trying to get it to do just about anything I wanted to do. This stuff is like a foreign language without some sort of instruction. Appreciate the videos!
Thank you sir, this will help me lot... Waiting for new tricks and tips
This man is the GOAT
I'm working on a Shopbot Alpha - what milling machine would I choose? What differences would there be since it's cutting mostly wood and not metals? I know the feeds and speeds would change. Anything else?
It’s great that you’ll be posting this to a Prototrak. I have an old Prototrak DPM bed mill with the AGE3 controller. I’ve been away from it for awhile but I’d like to relearn how to program it with the floppy drive. I did it in the past but it was confusing and I had to edit the post to fix the Z moves. My machine can’t do the simultaneous xy+z moves. I’m working thru all your videos. I really hope you keep them coming.
Thank you for your helpful video! Do you have some sources on a better understanding of the G-code? I know how 3D printing G-code work, but it's a bit different for CNC milling.
How do you deal with those Gcode commands that the Solidworks generates?
Just one question I'm looking for answer... 8:37 you show us text file with gcode. And in the fourth row we see G91 G28 X0 Y0 Z0 which means that the machine is going to moove to zero positions of all axis. Which are in the one of the corners of your part. So.... The tool will slightly touch the stok. But if the stock would be higher than part - the tool will hit the stock. I mean it. And if we look to the next lesson of your video course - you do this. You setting up the stock for 0,1 higher (Z axe). I would be very appreciated if you can explain how to avoid this issue. Thank you.
One day spent to think about my question... It seems I was wrong with my understanding of basic machining. I mean I have diy milling machine. DIY means - it is in permanent upgrade/mod state. :-))) One of this mods is Z-endstop bracket modification. It means - I'm working without Z-endstop :-))))) ....so... Machine coordinates are ... not completely accurate for every homing routine :-)))) I think that's why my question is. Will find it out :-)
Can you provide an example using a part as the stock tyoe instead of a block of material?
Question. does this work for wood CNC'? since they all use Gcode. i dont know if you are Familiar with Vcarve Pro. basically, can this replace that software?
theoretically there is no reason you couldnt use this for any solid, machinable material. i am not familiar with Vcarve, so i cant say for certain, but so long as your router can accept G-code and you can accurately model the cutters in solidworks Cam, i see no reason why this wouldnt work just fine.
verry good
How did you do this I J K
Thx for the lesson
its great work professor
Does Solidworks CAM do turning as well as milling? Great video series, thanks!
it does, i have a video covering basic lathe profiles with Solidwork CAM
ruclips.net/video/1ZHM3ScXhd8/видео.html
I saw that after going to your RUclips chanel. Thanks for the reply!