588,383 active members*
4,785 visitors online*
Register for free
Login
IndustryArena Forum > MetalWorking Machines > Benchtop Machines > 4th axis continuous machining software?

Thread: 4th axis continuous machining software?

Results 1 to 5 of 5
  1. 02-27-2008, 03:01 AM #1
    replicapro
    replicapro is offline Registered
    Join Date
    Jun 2004
    Posts
    201

    4th axis continuous machining software?

    What program will do 4 axis continuous machining?
    Meaning you have a 3d model of lets say a persons head and you want to machine it into a block of aluminum. Most programs make you index and slightly turn the table then run a roughing code then repeat.

    Is there something that can take into account the safe zones and not run into the edges of the stock?
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  2. 02-27-2008, 04:12 AM #2
    tpworks
    tpworks is offline Registered
    Join Date
    Nov 2003
    Posts
    244
    Visualmill and rhinocam are two that I know of.
    ...He who makes no mistakes makes nothing! ...
    Tom
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  3. 02-27-2008, 04:08 PM #3
    Harryman
    Harryman is offline Registered
    Join Date
    Mar 2005
    Posts
    214
    DeskProto will too, but it only works with .stl's.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  4. 02-27-2008, 07:05 PM #4
    DareBee
    DareBee is offline Monkeywrench Technician
    Join Date
    Jan 2004
    Posts
    3154
    Pretty much any CAM over $6500 will do it.
    OneCNC starts about there with 4 axis.
    Prices skyrocket pretty fast and don't forget a lot of the big buck guys also have yearly maintenance fees.

    BTW I use VisualMill
    www.integratedmechanical.ca
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  5. 02-27-2008, 07:26 PM #5
    Andre' B
    Andre' B is offline Registered
    Join Date
    May 2007
    Posts
    781
    There is the CNC Toolkit for GMAX does 4 and 5 axis stuff.
    http://www.rainnea.com/cnc.htm
    http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CNC_To...guid=113406470

    Not commercial grade software last I looked at it but it can be made to work and it is cheap.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Similar Threads

  1. Software for simultaneous 5 axis machining
    By mudasser in forum Uncategorised CAM Discussion
    Replies: 12
    Last Post: 02-21-2008, 06:23 AM
  2. can't continuous jog in mach 3
    By fbmstar in forum Mach Software (ArtSoft software)
    Replies: 7
    Last Post: 11-19-2007, 02:56 AM
  3. 5 Axis indexed vs 5 Axis continuous
    By jwolin in forum Uncategorised CAM Discussion
    Replies: 44
    Last Post: 03-24-2007, 08:21 AM
  4. Machining Software
    By Dzilli in forum CNC (Mill / Lathe) Control Software (NC)
    Replies: 0
    Last Post: 06-09-2005, 06:57 PM
  5. cam software for 3 axis machining
    By mtechserv in forum CNC (Mill / Lathe) Control Software (NC)
    Replies: 3
    Last Post: 05-18-2005, 09:35 PM

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

Forum Rules