pycam : Python CAM
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Toolpath Generation for 3-Axis CNC machining
Read the wiki for details:
http://sourceforge.net/apps/mediawiki/pycam/index.php?title=User_Manual
RUNNING:
extract the archive and run "python pycam"
USAGE:
as a practical approach, you would probably:
1) for "rough" cutting,
use the Cylindrical cutter
with the PushCutter Pathgenerator
and the Polygon PostProcessor in "x" or "y" mode
2) for "semifinish" cutting,
use the Cylindrical/Toroidal cutter
with the PushCutter Pathgenerator
and the Contour PostProcessor in "xy" mode
3) "finish" cutting
use the Spherical cutter
with the DropCutter Pathgenerator
and the ZigZag PostProcessor in "x" or "y" mode
KNOWN BUGS:
http://sourceforge.net/tracker/?group_id=237831&atid=1104176
CONTRIBUTORS:
* Lode Leroy: initiated the project; developed the toolpath generation,
collision detection, geometry, Tk interface, ...
* Lars Kruse: GTK interface and many features
* Paul: GCode stepping precision
* Arthur Magill: distutils packaging
* Sebastian Kuzminsky: debian packaging