It's often easier to hand write code for simpler jobs or use the machine
in a mix of manual and MDI. It is well worth adding a couple of
electronic handwheels. You end up with the hands on feel of a manual
with the power of a CNC. Andy's macros look awesome. I must give them a try.
For more complex stuff CAM is the only practical solution. I do quite a
bit of curvy decorative work and it would be a nightmare to hand code.
There aren't many decent lathe CAM packages out there that don't involve
getting a mortgage. Fusion is pretty impressive though you need
Windows/Mac to run it.
Les
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