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DMIOM:

--- Quote from: AdeV on July 25, 2015, 06:02:27 PM ---.....A nice piece of steel:

Milling the profile:


......... but it'll look so much more expensive done this way  :beer:

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Ade - I think it would certainly win the "most expensive coolant dam" category !

Dave

AdeV:
Hi Eric,

CAD is Solidworks ($lots...), CAM is CamBam ($cheap_as_chips).  What I really love about CamBam is the post-processor is so flexible that even though it's supposed to write G-code, it was pretty easy to make it write Heidenhain code which my machine prefers. There is a bit of a chunky script that runs afterwards to massage some of the features that the TNC151 doesn't support - e.g. it won't do 3D arcs/spiral milling in XYZ mode, you have to switch to polar coordinates. It's also got a thriving forum with people who are willing - and often able - to help you solve problems with it, and it only costs around £100 ($150-160 depending on exchange rate) for a lifetime license.

Dave - Yeah... I got caught short when I suddenly realised it was going to spill all over the floor.... the box of parallels were to hand! One of the best investments I ever made since I started machining - I use them all the time, on pretty much all of the machines. This is probably the least glamourous job they've done, but the lovely ground finish meant that the coolant couldn't get underneath  :D

tom osselton:
Have you tryed Hmsworks? I belive it is also free for Fusion 360

http://www.hsmworks.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_content=textlink&utm_campaign=Autodesk_CAM&gclid=CNSDgcDk-8YCFQVbfgodta0Npw

HSMWorks 2015 supports basic and advanced strategies for CNC milling machines and turning centers. HSMXpress 2015 is a free product that focuses exclusively on 2.5D or 2-1/2 Axis milling. Both solutions provide users of SolidWorks software with powerful CAM tools in a completely integrated design to manufacturing workflow."We are excited to bring our HSMWorks customers, and the SolidWorks user community, the very best technology we have to offer," commented Anthony Graves, Autodesk Product Manager - CAM. "By offering SolidWorks users a truly integrated CAM solution we are able to help them bring products to market faster and take advantage of all the benefits possible with a best-in-class integrated design to manufacturing workflow."

Divided he ad:
 Cool  :headbang:

I've often made tooling to aid car repair...... Never this accurate and fancy though (needs chroming   :thumbup: )


Top piece of work that Ade    :nrocks:





Ralph.

Brass_Machine:
Hi Ade,

I should have recognized cambam. I use it as well. But, it looks like you have the outline of the stock in that picture... I have never been able to do that.

Eric

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