CNC Plasma Software???......

[zzr1200]

Really more of which one....Fast Cam or Starcam?

I already have Ajancam (free) downloaded and I'm playing with it..

Just wondered if there's anything else worth looking at?

 

[Erie Fred]

Starcam came free with my machine.
Worked badly at best, upgraded laptop, would not work at all.
Bought sheetcam, works well.

 

[awemawson]

I find Sheetcam excellent and Les Newell has been superb answering my queries over the years, and helping me move my license from one machine to another.

 

[Hood]

Fusion 360 for me, make up a template and you can get a toolpath in seconds.

 

[Erie Fred]

Fusion 360 for me, make up a template and you can get a toolpath in seconds.

Does Fusion 360 have a list of available post processors ?
The OP has not indicated what machine he has.

 

[Hood]

Does Fusion 360 have a list of available post processors ?
The OP has not indicated what machine he has.

It has quite a few, they are also quite easy to modify once you put your mind to it.

Post Library for Autodesk Fusion | Autodesk Fusion

Autodesk Fusion CAM Solutions

cam.autodesk.com

 

[zzr1200]

Does Fusion 360 have a list of available post processors ?
The OP has not indicated what machine he has.

I'm currently in the process of acquiring more parts for a home built cnc table.
I have the steel for the table (main frame), I need to acquire/design the material for the cutting support surface.
Also I have 3D printed all the brackets for the XYZ axis, including the S/Steel tube for the X/Y axis.
Yesterday I ordered the cnc control modules (F2100T includes THC plus Z axis unit and a remote control for following pantern/positioning (my Christmas present to me...)

I need to try to understand/draw/learn/use a cnc computer design/cutting program, because this will be the hardest bit for me......

Next year stepper/drive motors and motor controllers for X/Y axis?
Cutting surface frame.
A fume extraction system.
Then:- Cross fingers hope it all works or it's a waste of beer tokens........

 

[Erie Fred]

I'm currently in the process of acquiring more parts for a home built cnc table.
I have the steel for the table (main frame), I need to acquire/design the material for the cutting support surface.
Also I have 3D printed all the brackets for the XYZ axis, including the S/Steel tube for the X/Y axis.
Yesterday I ordered the cnc control modules (F2100T includes THC plus Z axis unit and a remote control for following pantern/positioning (my Christmas present to me...)

I need to try to understand/draw/learn/use a cnc computer design/cutting program, because this will be the hardest bit for me......

Next year stepper/drive motors and motor controllers for X/Y axis?
Cutting surface frame.
A fume extraction system.
Then:- Cross fingers hope it all works or it's a waste of beer tokens........

Let me re-phrase it.
"The Op has not indicated what machine control he has"