Multi functional Windows based CAM software for creating CNC programs and CNC machine controller program for making parts. Cam and Editor/SimulatorCreate toolpaths from DXF files to pocket, drill, contour, 3D surface machine from.STL files, image acquisation, editing and filtering, raster to vector conversion and engraving, image to 3D carving toolpaths, engrave truetype fonts, PCB drilling and trace isolation.

The probe comes packaged with all devices needed for digitizing or tool setting. DeskCNC will automatically compensate for the diameter of the probe tip.

Create machinable.stl file from point clouds, 3D rotary axis programming for ring making and 4 axis foam cutting programs. All cam functions can use flat, ball, radiused and V-pointed cutters for all tool path calculations. Includes customizable post processor, program editor, simulation of CNC programs in 2D and 3D. Software is internet download only. A code will be e-mailed to license the program.

NOTE: This item is NOT refundable. Please try out the software BEFORE you buy it. After we send the non-expiring code we will not honor any requests for refund. Note: The software is only available via download.

Software on a disc will NOT be shipped to you 30 day full working Controller 4 axis continuous motion contouring Windows controller. Utilizes the serial port. Sprint layout edit macros microsoft. Controller can produce step and direction pulses at up to 125000 steps per second.

External microprocessor based controller is flash reprogrammable so future software and firmware enhancements are automatically uploaded into controller. Operates off of a USB port with purchase of optional USB to serial adaptor. Integrated probing function automatically scans a 3D surface, compensates for probe tip diameter and creates a 3D.stl file for remachining or for use in a CAD design program. Has 7, g-code controlled, external relay functions built in.

Spindle CW, CCW, Flush coolant, Flood Coolant, Aux1, Aux2, Aux3. 5 volt PWM spindle speed control output. Logical inputs include 4 axis homing switches, Emergency Stop, Feed Hold, Cycle Start, and Probe/Limit. Board has a single quadrature encoder input ( for future use). A user programming API is available for customization of the controller functionality. Optional 3D contact probe is available (Probe requires software compatible with probing unless both DeskCNC and controller are purchased.) Requires 32 or 64 bit Windows OS XP through Windows 7-10 Related Products.

Looking for a simple inexpensive touch probe for parts measuring and hexapod calibration, during last two months I became a kind of market expert in touch probes. So, here's a summary of my investigations.

There are many top-quality industrial probes with 1um and better precision, based on kinematic, optical or strain gauge technologies. The most popular industrial probes are.

Renishaw RMP600 machine tool probe Renishaw PH1+TP20 CMM probe Renishaw TP1S manual CMM probe Their list prices are unacceptable for home use ($2000 and more). Used probes might be purchased on ebay for $300-$500. Renishaw probes usually need special shanks, connectors, interfaces, receivers etc. Another option is simple industrial probes with ruby tips and near 25um precision like / touch probe ($249-$299). The kinematic location consists of a pivotal plate 1 that is spring-loaded against three bearing points 2 by a helical compression spring 3. These bearing points are formed by a combination of rollers and ball bearings.

Bearing points act as electrical contacts such that when the pivotal plate is deflected, the electrical circuit changes its characteristics and causes the probe interface to send a trigger to the CMM controller. Following this trigger event, the stylus ball must be removed from contact with the surface to enable the probe to return the stylus ball to its repeatable position. There's newer patent illustrating the same principle ( U.S. Such homemade probes are intended to work with CNC like Mach3 or EMC2. They connect to input pins of parallel port or breakout board. Each probe is usually equipped with LED indicating its state. Main problems of homemade kinematic touch probes: • The resistance of contact between small ball and rod might be not so low, and the probe circuit includes 6 such contacts connected in series.

For better contact golden-plated balls and rods can be used, or electronic circuit to increase the input sensitivity and stabilize the current through contacts. • If the probe parts made inaccurately, its rods might not contact the balls at all 6 points simultaneously in initial position. • If balls and rods diameters and distance between balls are not chosen properly, the probe might not always go back to initial position when released, or stick between balls. • The probe tip center usually does not coincide with probe shank axis, therefore some device needed to adjust the stylus tip position.