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  1. 09-28-2012, 06:03 AM #1
    funduck
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    Draw in MM or Inch?

    If I draw in millimeters, will it be a hassle for me when I'm milling with Inch bits, or going to Cam?
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  2. 09-28-2012, 07:34 AM #2
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    It is not a hassle to me to switch between the two systems. Your mileage may vary.
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  3. 09-28-2012, 08:18 AM #3
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    I use both types of machines interchangeably. My brain doesn't even notice.
    Half the measuring equipment is metric and the other half imperial.
    I like meters and hate newtons. I don't care about gravity, nor should I need to cancel it out.
    Super X3. 3600rpm. Sheridan 6"x24" Lathe + more. Three ways to fix things: The right way, the other way, and maybe your way, which is possibly a faster wrong way.
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  4. 09-28-2012, 08:38 AM #4
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    I also draw in millimetres, and my Mach3 is always set up to work in these units. But CamBam has no difficulty with inch-sized tools. And the resulting toolpaths are perfectly adjusted to accomodate the tools.
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  5. 09-28-2012, 05:07 PM #5
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    Your answers have really helped. Thank you so much!!!
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