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Digital Machinist, Volume 6, Issue 3

Features

Using CAD to Help Write G-code,
by Peter Sorensen
Peter shows you that you don’t need a CAM system to generate G-code from a drawing – just allow your CAD system to help with the math!
The MachStdMill project: Customizing CNC Control Software, Part Two
by David Bagby
In the second installment of his series, David shows you how to automate common CNC operator tasks in Mach3.
Limit Switches
by Gary Liming
A low cost limit switch solution.
Grandfather’s Joy
by Tom Holderer
Tom uses his CNC mill to build a toy forklift, with a little help from his grandson. Anyone with children or grandchildren will want to check this one out.
2011 Digital Machinist CNC Workshop Mini-mill Build Class
by Max ben-Aaron
Max gives you an inside look at the mini-mill build from the CNC Workshop
Servo Mill, Part Three
by James Louis
James continues to build his servo mill. In this installment, he sets its home position, sets up the axis graphical interface, and more.

Departments

Along the G-Code Way - Intro to DIY 3D Printing
by Ed Nisley
Interested in 3D printing? The series beginning with this article is a must-read. Ed shares his experiences with his modified, kit-built printer.
The Mechatronist – Success, Failure, and Feature Creep
by Weston Bye
Almost as soon as Wes completed his X-Y table, he found other uses for it. See them here.
The Professional Digital Machinist (Presented by Tormach) – Cutter Radius Compensation – Principle vs. Practice, Part Two
by By Greg Jackson and Daniel Rogge with Andy Grevstad
The second part of the article continues its look at using cutter compensation in the controller and some of the problems that can arise.

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