Mach3 allows you to turn your PC into a 4-Axis CNC Controller for machining. Mach3 add-on for customers that need a powerful and affordable CAD/CAM Controller System for their shop. Now you can design parts or import them into BobCAD-CAM, generate the toolpath and with one click of a button, launch Mach3 and execute the NC program all in one easy to use system!
Why Mach3?
Mach3 allows you to turn your PC into a 4-Axis CNC Controller for machining and offers you a wide range of CNC control functionality that you need.
Standards
- Converts a standard PC to a fully featured, 6-axis CNC controller
- Allows direct import of DXF, BMP, JPG, and HPGL files through LazyCam
- Visual Gcode display
- Generates Gcode via LazyCam or Wizards
- Fully customizable interface
- Customizable M-Codes and Macros using VBscript
- Spindle Speed control
- Multiple relay control
- Manual pulse generation
- Video display of machine
- Touch screen ability
- Full screen eligibility
Works successfully with CNC
- Lathes
- Mills
- Routers
- Lasers
- Plasma
- Engravers
- Gear cutting
Wizards are “mini-programs” that extend the capabilities of Mach3. Wizards can be written by anybody and are designed to allow users to quickly perform routine or convenient operations without the need to have a pre-written G-Code file. Included with Mach3 are free Wizards for such things as:
- Gear cutting
- Digitizing
- Holes
- Slots and keyways
- Text engraving
- Many standard shapes
- Surfacing
- MANY MORE
Mach3 System Requirements
32-bit Desktop (using the parallel port)
- 32-bit version of Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Windows 7 Operating System (only works on 32-bit)
- 1Ghz CPU
- 512MB RAM
- Non-integrated Video Card with 32MB RAM
- Basic Computer Skills (ability to copy/rename files, browse directories, etc)
Laptop / 64-bit Desktop (using an external motion controller)
- An appropriate external motion controller (options can be found on the Plugins page)
- Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Windows 7 Operating System
- 1Ghz CPU
- 512MB RAM
- Basic Computer Skills (ability to copy/rename files, browse directories, etc)
Mach3 Software Testimonials
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