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| Author: | d1camero [ Mon Nov 29, 2010 9:50 am ] |
| Post subject: | Which CAM software - "carved" archtop |
Hey gang, I have been using my CNC for other (non-guitar) work for a few years, and it has all been flat 2D operations. Now I want to build an archtop. No problem with me modelling the top/bottom carved top and back in my CAD tool - but which CAM software? I see a few use Cut3D or Aspire. Since this is just a hobby I want to keep costs down. Anyone use SheetCAM or MeshCAM, etc.? What do you use for 3D CAM? |
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| Author: | Bob Garrish [ Mon Nov 29, 2010 2:18 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Which CAM software - "carved" archtop |
If you've already got 2D handled, and you only want to carve a top, then all you need is a parallel 3D finish pass. Freemill is a cut-down version of Visual Mill that includes only that feature, so you don't need to spend a cent! http://www.mecsoft.com/freemill.shtml |
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| Author: | d1camero [ Mon Nov 29, 2010 8:58 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Which CAM software - "carved" archtop |
That works! thanks! |
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