Hi Everyone,
Im starting to build a brand new CNC Mill and I wanted throw a few ideas and questions out there for everyone to look at and hopefully answer.
First of all, here is the design I want to replicate: Building a drawer slide CNC machine for under $200!
Instead of using a Dremel like the gentleman from Instructables did, I want to use a Dewalt cut out tool like this one: DEWALT Cut-Out Tools | Find Tools and Accessories
The design and construction seem to be pretty straight-forward if I follow my plans. The part I am really having trouble with is all of the software required to run this thing. It seems like every good software I find has a trial period or it doesnt allow me to save my work. Does anyone have a good suggestion on a user friendly CAD software I can use? I would prefer to have a CAD/CAM software to eliminate having tons of programs. I also need a program that will create a G-Code for me. All of the programs I currently have dont seem to be compatible with eachother, my CAD program saves under a file type that my G-Code generator soesnt recognize. I forgot to mention, Im after free programs, I dont have the budget to buy any software....
Thanks in advance to anyone who replies! And in case you were wondering, yes I am new to CNC and any advise from you PROs out there will be greatly appreciated!!!!!:D
Im starting to build a brand new CNC Mill and I wanted throw a few ideas and questions out there for everyone to look at and hopefully answer.
First of all, here is the design I want to replicate: Building a drawer slide CNC machine for under $200!
Instead of using a Dremel like the gentleman from Instructables did, I want to use a Dewalt cut out tool like this one: DEWALT Cut-Out Tools | Find Tools and Accessories
The design and construction seem to be pretty straight-forward if I follow my plans. The part I am really having trouble with is all of the software required to run this thing. It seems like every good software I find has a trial period or it doesnt allow me to save my work. Does anyone have a good suggestion on a user friendly CAD software I can use? I would prefer to have a CAD/CAM software to eliminate having tons of programs. I also need a program that will create a G-Code for me. All of the programs I currently have dont seem to be compatible with eachother, my CAD program saves under a file type that my G-Code generator soesnt recognize. I forgot to mention, Im after free programs, I dont have the budget to buy any software....
Thanks in advance to anyone who replies! And in case you were wondering, yes I am new to CNC and any advise from you PROs out there will be greatly appreciated!!!!!:D