I built my table last year and still am working out issues with my cheap torch but I am very lacking in just how to make the g code files for cutting.
I would like to be able to make my own drawings then digitize them into g code but for someone like myself with limited resources it can all be very overwhelming.
Maybe someone has a online course for beginners???
Thanks. Dave
Best way to learn this stuff
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leggman
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motoguy
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Re: Best way to learn this stuff
Look up the Arclight instructional videos on Youtube. They use Inkscape for drawing (free), and Sheetcam for the CAM controller. I'm not sure what your hardware setup is, which may determine what is recommended. I believe QCAD is a free CAD program, as well.
Bulltear 6x12 w/ Proton Z axis & watertable
CommandCNC/Linux w/ Ohmic & HyT options
Hypertherm Powermax 85 w/ machine torch
Solidworks, Coreldraw X7, Inkscape, Sheetcam
CommandCNC/Linux w/ Ohmic & HyT options
Hypertherm Powermax 85 w/ machine torch
Solidworks, Coreldraw X7, Inkscape, Sheetcam
