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Mach3 program – general information
Mach3 software from the ArtSoft® Company has been developed over many years and during these years,
it gathered many users. For relatively low price (~170USD) we get a complete solution for multi-axis CNC
machining. Key benefits of the program are:
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Flexibility
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Ability to create custom user interfaces, transparent and suited to specific machine
applications. There is a special visual editor where you can create a Mach3 interface
design from the beginning or use an existing project. On the internet, there are many
ready solutions. Below – one of the more visually attractive interfaces available on
www.machmotion.com
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Ability to self-extend the functionality of the program through macros, written in
simple and known by many users - VisualBasic®. This allows you to implement a
variety of measurement probes, automatic tool length measurement, automatic
storage of tools in many variants etc.
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Plug-ins support, which further extend functions of the program and allows for
cooperation with outside motion controllers. Connection with the CSMIO/IP-M
controller is made by a plug-in written by our company.
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Easy to use
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Those who are already somewhat familiar with CNC machines are able to learn all
the general functions and rules for using the Mach3 program – usually within one
day.
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Configuration of the key parameters is transparent and intuitive, so they can be
quickly adjusted to the requirements of a specific machine.
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Dynamic analysis of the trajectory
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