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DeskCNC Direct
DeskCNC - PC Based CNC Control Equipment

Download a 30 days fully functional trial copy from " here".

Import your model Generate your tool path Machine your part

Generate toolpaths for your CNC. (Customizable Post Processor!)

CAM Functions in DeskCNC:

  • Open and process DXF, STL, Gerber, Excellon files and G-code files.
  • Process point cloud data into surfaces and .stl files.
  • Create and simulate CNC programs for pocketing, drilling, contouring, 3D surface machining.
  • Scan images and load image files.
  • Engrave raster to vector conversions directly to cnc code.
  • Modify image with powerful and fast filter and edit tools.
  • Carve 3D images from bitmap files.
  • Process extended Gerber and Excellon PCB files for drilling and trace isolation.
  • Compensates for flat, bull, ball, and V tipped tools.
  • Automatically vectorizes DXF Text.
  • Add True Type Font Text (comes with a single line TTF) around an Arc etc.
  • Configurable post processor.
  • 4Axis for foam cutting.

Simulate, backplot, and render toolpaths and edit CNC programs

 

SECONDLY, IT'S A MACHINE CONTROL PROGRAM

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An optional USB port adaptor is also available.

  • 4 Axis Step and direction controller with serial port interface.
  • No special computer hardware requirements, (Min P2 400Mhz and 50 Mb).
  • This package will run under Windows XP, 2000 and 98SE.
  • Over 125 000 steps per second with constant velocity contouring!.
  • Supports G41/G42 cutter compensation.
  • Supports tool and work offsets.
  • Drilling cycles are supported.
  • Spindle speed control from the program (0-10V signal).
  • 3 Axis (X,Y,Z) with a 4th (A) rotary axis.
  • 2Axis (Z,X) lathe environment.
  • 3Axis environment with a slaved axis (Gantry).
  • Handwheel or lathe spindle encoder (threading) input available.
  • Will support servo motors or stepper motors on all axes.
  • Seven outputs available for Coolant, Mist, Spindle, Toolclamp etc.
  • Inputs for Start, Stop, Pause, Home and Limit switches.

 

NEW DeskCNC BREAKOUT BOARD!

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  • Integrated 5V and 24V Power supply.
  • Cage clamp terminals, no fiddling with screw terminals.
  • Easy wiring.
  • 7 24V 500mA outputs for Ancillary equipment.
  • X, Y, Z, A Home inputs.
  • Dedicated Start, Pause and Emergency stop.
  • Spindle speed control, 0-10V.
  • Dedicated encoder inputs.
  • LED Output indication.

 

OPERATOR'S INTERFACE

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  • Build your own operators panel, connects easily between your PC and your keyboard.
  • Up to 3 keystrokes per input
  • Easily programmable, only takes a few seconds.
  • Interface to 32 buttons on your operators panel.
  • Rotary knob input option. Each knob requires two inputs
  • Note pendant not included, build your own!

 

TOUCH PROBE - INTEGRATED TOUCH PROBING CYCLES !

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TP 100-Touch Probe

  • Probe is 5 way triggered and has a long-wearing .08" (2 mm) diameter, ruby tip.
  • Rated for 10,000,000 points at 20,000 points per hour when used with DeskCNC software.
  • DeskCNC software comes ready for the probe and tool length setting.
  • Scan 3D surfaces and create machinable, 3D .Stl files.
  • Automatic tool length measurement and setting.

 

EASYCNC-Manual

For those of new to CNC, we now offer the EASYCNC manual, it will tell you all about DeskCNC and more!

  • The following topics are discussed:
  • INTRODUCTION
    USING A COMPUTER
    CNC CONCEPTS
    SOFTWARE
    CNC MACHINE OPERATION
    G-CODE
    SCANNING AN IMAGE
    CREATING DRAWINGS
    USING A BIT MAP DRAW PROGRAM
    USING A BIT MAP IMAGE CONVERTER PROGRAM - BIT MAP TO G-CODE
    USING A CAD PROGRAM
    USING A CAM PROGRAM - DXF TO G-CODE
    APPENDIX A - DeskCNC

 

PRICING INFORMATION
DeskCNC Software R 2395.00
DeskCNC Controller (No longer available) R 1295.00
DeskCNC Breakout Board (No longer available) R 595.00
Operators interface (No longer available)
Rotary Knob (No longer Available)
R 695.00
R 165.00
TP 100 Touch Probe and tool presetter.
 (No longer available)
R 2995.00
Easy CNC Manual (No longer available) On Request

 

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