[NJC]

Hey guys, I'm looking for good quality CAM software for lathe that doesn't cost a fortune...what is your choice and why? I've been using Fusion 360 with good success but at times it makes mistakes.

[doanwannapickle]

I've been looking at F360 also.
What kind of mistakes?
Did you bring them to the attention of Autodesk? Did they do anything to address the issue?

Dolphin looks interesting. Any good or bad experiences there?

[NJC]

The mistakes are it creates concave instead of convex radiuses on very small break edge moves and in general the arcs are not super smooth. I'm not bashing them, it's a great CAM program for most operations, just not so great at the small details for me. I sent them an email but they have not replied so far. I don't know anything about Dolphin...sorry.

[doanwannapickle]

Might the issue be in the post processor? Do they even have a proper post for Mach3? Do they have a utility to write and/or edit a post?

If the issue gets fixed, it would be great if you could check back in here.

[BlueChip]

Hi ... maybe think outside the CAD box for CAM?
Conversational software is a good choice for turning ... can I recommend taking a look at ours ... KipwareT®
Available cloud based or traditional install ... KipwareT - Conversational CNC CAM Programming Software for Turning

[daniellyall]

Might the issue be in the post processor? Do they even have a proper post for Mach3? yes I used it yesterday Do they have a utility to write and/or edit a post? Yes they do

If the issue gets fixed, it would be great if you could check back in here.

The post for Mach3 realy just needs the G28 X0 removed

[doanwannapickle]

Thanks daniellyall.