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  1. 01-04-2006, 04:58 PM #1
    jc286006
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    what program do i need?

    i would like to use my cnc router to cut plugs for vacuum forming of airplane cowls and canopies. i have my machine running turbocnc, i have sheetcam and ace converter, and i have turbocad for my cad program will i be able to generate the g-code for this with sheetcam or ace ? or do i need another cam program?
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  2. 01-04-2006, 06:16 PM #2
    ger21
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    You need to be able to create 3D models, and use something like MeshCAM to create the code. www.meshcam.com
    Gerry

    UCCNC 2017 Screenset
    http://www.thecncwoodworker.com/2017.html

    Mach3 2010 Screenset
    http://www.thecncwoodworker.com/2010.html

    JointCAM - CNC Dovetails & Box Joints
    http://www.g-forcecnc.com/jointcam.html

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