There are programs that take the output from Rhino and generate the
G-code for
the NC machine.

Paul Lamar

i just take my model from solidworks, export it in a step file, load the step file into mastercam x6, then generate all the g-code for my machine to include tool changes, and if the 4th axis or if my trunion table is installed, the g54, g55, g56 work code offsets. I just have to mount the stock, set 0,0 for each offset and send it off cutting.

I for some reason like solidworks more than autodesk inventor (which is pretty great, well atleast 2015 is), Rhino is my least favorite of all, and Rhinocam is not all that great plugin, and too expensive for what it doesn't do. Too much automated in the cam and a bit slow and irregular in toolpaths. I would rather use surfcam before the Rhino cam plugin.

Oh Paul, upon return home I have decided to make a large cnc surface grinder. the table will be 20x40, table movement will be 28x40. I am tired of designing and building a new mill or lathe to have to take it out and pay to have the linear way mounts and pad attachment mounts very expensively ground for me. I should be able to get the accuracy down to +-.0005 vertically....will be a fun project. I am working on the idea in cad about a 4th axis indexer that will allow for grinding the inside of a rotor housing.....I can't find any source of anyone building one for doing this privately, but I know you can buy a machine that will do it, but very expensive.
David MIkesell
San Jose, CA

Thanks David.

Paul Lamar


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