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BobCAM/Delcam Operator

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BobCAM/Delcam Operator

(OP)
Hello All,

I am looking for a service to create g-codes from a solidworks model.

I have had play with BobCAM for Solidworks, but what I would really like to have this as a service i.e I submit a file, I receive a set of instructions for a particular CNC machine.

I see that the software is readily available but there is no-one offering the conversion from model to CNC.

I don't currently have the time to learn the software, and would really like it if anyone could be employed to do this for me.


If anyone knows of such a service, or is willing to help please drop me a private message.


Many Thanks in advance!!

RE: BobCAM/Delcam Operator

Do you own a CNC milling machine?

Anna Wood
SW2014 SP2, Windows 7 x64

RE: BobCAM/Delcam Operator

(OP)
Hello AnnaWood,

No we have several companies who we use for CNC work, but unfortunately they do not have someone who can complete the task.

RE: BobCAM/Delcam Operator

May be a dumb question, but why do you need the actual g-codes?
Whoever is making the parts would create there own (from the SW model) specific to their CNC machine.

RE: BobCAM/Delcam Operator

(OP)
The part i am looking to create is a very organic form. No straight lines or true radius curves. The company we use are not able to interpret the 3d CAD, and i am unable to express it through a drawing. so I am really trying to simplify the process and give them only the data they need.


RE: BobCAM/Delcam Operator

I would find another CNC shop with the capabilities to do more organic shapes. G-code creation is very specific to the machines, fixturing and tooling that is available. Just having g-code will not assure your small shop will be able to do anything with it once they get the code.

FWIW,

Anna Wood
SW2014 SP2, Windows 7 x64

RE: BobCAM/Delcam Operator

I agree with Anna. If a CNC machine shop cannot create the G-code from the solid model, find a machine shop that can.
There are several excellent rapid prototype CNC services available online. Some of them have online quote utilities. Upload your solid model to those & judge from the responses.

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