There are 2 aspects of creating a project on the CNC.
The first is design. The SIG uses, and instructs the use of Carbide Create. This software is free. While the free version does not create G-Code which is used to run the CNC, the SIGs Professional version does and can be used by any SIG member at any time to design and create G-Code. The SIG trains members to create designs using Carbide Create (Class numbers 801, 802, 803). If you are already familiar with Carbide Create you do not have to attend SIG training classes.
The second aspect is operation of the CNC. If you have access to a different program such as Aspire, Vectrics, or Fusion 360 and can design using that software which can create G-Code you just need to verify that the G-Code that you generate runs on our Avid CNC. The SIG uses Mach4 exclusively to control our CNC. You MUST take class 851 to gain authoriziation to run the SIGs CNC.
There are 2 aspects of creating a project on the CNC.
The first is design. The SIG uses, and instructs the use of Carbide Create. This software is free. While the free version does not create G-Code which is used to run the CNC, the SIGs Professional version does and can be used by any SIG member at any time to design and create G-Code. The SIG trains members to create designs using Carbide Create (Class numbers 801, 802, 803). If you are already familiar with Carbide Create you do not have to attend SIG training classes.
The second aspect is operation of the CNC. If you have access to a different program such as Aspire, Vectrics, or Fusion 360 and can design using that software which can create G-Code you just need to verify that the G-Code that you generate runs on our Avid CNC. The SIG uses Mach4 exclusively to control our CNC. You MUST take class 851 to gain authoriziation to run the SIGs CNC.
Send any questions to mike.mtconsulting@gmail.com
Thanks - Mike Thomas