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The Home of MaxNC III and LazyCam
Artsoft has been in the CNC
business since 2001. In this time, the Mach series of CNC software has
evolved into the best available PC-based CNC software on the market. Not
only is it extremely affordable to the hobbyist and industry alike, it is
pioneering in it's features and continuing development. There are over
10000 users of Mach who swear by its ease of use, great features, and
outstanding support.
General Features
The Mach series of software was
originally developed for the home hobbyist, but has quickly turned into
one of the most versatile control packages for industrial use as well.
Here are some of the basic features and
functions provided by Mach3:
- 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
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- Spindle Speed control
- Multiple relay control
- Manual pulse generation
- Video display of machine
- Touch screen ability
- Full screen eligibility
Mach3 has successfully been used to control the
following types of equipment:
- Lathes
- Mills
- Routers
- Lasers
- Plasma
- Engravers
- Gear cutting
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Wizards
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 GCode file. Included with Mach3 are free Wizards for
such things as
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- Gear cutting
- Digitizing
- Holes
- Slots and keyways
- Text engraving
- Many standard shapes
- Surfacing
- MANY MORE
Also available, for a fee, are the Mach3 Addons for
Mill - a handy collection of wizards designed to minimize the time it takes
to go from "start to part".
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LazyCam (BETA)
LazyCam is a beta-release free
importer included with Mach3. It's purpose is to import standard dxf,
cmx, and other file types to allow those that do not use CAM programs to
more easily generate Gcode to be run under Mach3. The free edition of
LazyCam that is included with Mach3 carries no cost. However, there is an optional
PRO level upgrade that turns on advanced features such as object offsetting,
pocketing, primary foam functions, importation of DXF profiles for
conversion to Lathe turning code, etc. It is optional, but gives one
the ability to do more advanced importation of objects.
Licensing and Updating
In the past 4 years, Artsoft has
freely updated all previous versions of Mach for its customers. This policy
still remains today. Any current version of Mach will be free to update for
the duration of its development.
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Software Requirements
Keeping with our home hobbyist roots, the minimum
software requirements to run Mach are very reasonable. Below are the
specifications for running Mach3 stably.
Mach3 Minimum Requirements:
- Windows 2000/XP Operating System
- 1Ghz CPU
- 512MB RAM
- Non-integrated Video Card with 32MB RAM
- Basic Computer Skills (ability to
copy/rename files, browse directories, etc)
- Desktop PC if using the Mach3 Driver
(Laptops are not supported because the power saving features of the
chipsets disrupt the pulse stream)
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Software Requirements
Keeping with our home hobbyist
roots, the minimum software requirements to run Mach are very reasonable.
Below are the specifications for running Mach3 stably.
Mach3 Minimum Requirements:
- Windows 2000/XP Operating System
- 1Ghz CPU
- 512MB RAM
- Non-integrated Video Card with 32MB RAM
- Basic Computer Skills (ability to
copy/rename files, browse directories, etc)
- Desktop PC if using the Mach3 Driver
(Laptops are not supported because the power saving features of the
chipsets disrupt the pulse stream)
- r (Laptops are not supported because the
power saving features of the chipsets disrupt the pulse stream)
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Support
PDF manuals
and training
videos are available. Technical
support is available via the Forum
or though our Yahoo
users group, allowing the entire community to contribute to, and benefit
from, the solutions. Questions about licensing or purchasing issues
can be directed to itsindc@isptechcorp.com
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