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  1. #1
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    dfx to gcode to mach3

    hello all im new to cnc have ran a sign cutter plotter for years have alot of drawings i would like to convert to gcode,i use coral draw and flexisign and save files to dxf .i have a ton of vector art that is all custom and would like to convert to gcode and run on cnc mill .im not looking for free i will pay for somethig that is easy to use for a beginner.i have cut a few things out as far as true type text and samples of things i found on here.i have downloaded many trial versions to try but no real success.im throwing up the white flag....i have tried this https://www.cnctoolsworld.com/applic...r_free-2.html# when i try to run it, it will start the milling but not showing up on the table as a whole to mill way off to one side in mach3 no matter what i do to the xyz axis and zero out and hit regen in mach3 i have home switches and soft limits all working as they should.. in the software on the second setting it has values to enter if you want a change that i think is where my problem is ... i will up load some screen shots in a few ..this software i came across is free but like i said im looking for something i can use as a beginner and this i tried and to me seemed very nice and simple any input will be great ..

    please go to link and see they have screen shots on the software take a look at the 02 settings that is what i think the problem is with my gcode.


  2. #2
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    Re: dfx to gcode to mach3

    Hi racetech,

    Do you know about GCode Fixture offsets?

    Regards
    TK
    http://dynomotion.com

  3. #3
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    Re: dfx to gcode to mach3

    i have geko g540 4 axis controller.percission mathews mill with vfd running a 3phase motor.
    i dont know too much on gcode been reading all i can to learn . i got all this stuff in a box and never knew anything about cnc setting up just to get running was a real job.countless hours to get all to work together...i can build one hell of a race car with my hands but this mill stuff is all new dice to me ,but i like it and it will get my son somethin to learn also instead of video games LOL..

  4. #4
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    Re: dfx to gcode to mach3

    I cant believe nobody has any input on this ?

  5. #5
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    Re: dfx to gcode to mach3

    You didn't give enough information for anybody to know what the issue is.
    Plus, I doubt that anyone reading this has used that g-code converter before.
    Post the .dxf file, and the g-code.
    A screenshot of Mach3 might be helpful?
    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

    (Note: The opinions expressed in this post are my own and are not necessarily those of CNCzone and its management)

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