Sorry for posting this in the VCarve forum, I couldn't find anywhere more suitable.
I'm thinking about a CNC lathe. I use VCarve for my routers, but there doesn't seem to be an equivalent for lathes.
New product idea?
Ron.
Vectric Lathe?
Re: Vectric Lathe?
Hallo Ron
Have a look at the comparison list of Vectric, http://www.vectric.com/WebSite/Vectric/ ... rision.htm look down the list for Wrapped Rotary Toolpath, and here are many topics to read about http://www.vectric.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=38
K
Have a look at the comparison list of Vectric, http://www.vectric.com/WebSite/Vectric/ ... rision.htm look down the list for Wrapped Rotary Toolpath, and here are many topics to read about http://www.vectric.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=38
K
Re: Vectric Lathe?
Hi Kaartman,
Do you think wrapped axes are a suitable replacement for a lathe?
My main reason for thinking about a lathe is to make model wheels. Curious to see if people have done this using a 4th axis and Vectric software.
Ron.
Do you think wrapped axes are a suitable replacement for a lathe?
My main reason for thinking about a lathe is to make model wheels. Curious to see if people have done this using a 4th axis and Vectric software.
Ron.
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Re: Vectric Lathe?
Assuming it's some kind of spindle turning (as opposed to bowl turning) you can make close to anything with a 4th axis that you can make on a lathe, and lots of things you can't make on a lathe (assuming you have Aspire). You can make bowls, too, but the inside needs to be hollowed out with the bowl fastened to the table, not on the 4th axis. A 4th axis may give you better repeatability as well. I don't see any reason you couldn't make model wheels with it.
Steve Godding
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