MeshCAM

MeshCAM is bundled with the Nomad 883 by Carbide 3D.

Imports STL and DXFs, can extrude R12 DXFs into a 3D part. Will also convert pixel images into 3D shapes. 15 day demo available. How to write gcode to surface wasteboard? Supported on Mac OS X: http://www.grzsoftware.com/meshcam-mac/ http://www.grzsoftware.com/blog/how-to/solidworks-cam/

Features:


 * http://community.carbide3d.com/t/what-is-machining-margin-in-meshcam/961/2
 * http://community.carbide3d.com/t/explanation-of-meshcam-settings-and-features/1589

Manual: http://www.grzsoftware.com/manual/

Tutorials
http://www.grzsoftware.com/gettingstarted/

http://carbide3d.com/docs/tutorials/


 * http://www.grzsoftware.com/users/2d/ --- basic 2D tutorial
 * http://www.grzsoftware.com/tut/stl/
 * Images
 * http://www.grzsoftware.com/tut/image/
 * http://www.grzsoftware.com/manual/bitmap_quickstart.htm


 * http://www.grzsoftware.com/blog/how-to/dxf-to-g-code/ --- simplest 2D tutorial
 * http://community.carbide3d.com/t/generating-first-gcode-from-meshcam-help/2172/3 --- capsule overview of a very basic MeshCAM job
 * http://carbide3d.com/docs/tutorials/3-wood-sign/laminated-wood-carbide-logo.html
 * http://community.carbide3d.com/t/meshcam-and-carbide-motion-workflow/404/9
 * http://carbide3d.com/docs/tutorials/2-meshcam/
 * http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0OAEJx2g4DI
 * http://community.carbide3d.com/t/nomad-great-results-milling-pcbs-from-eagle/283
 * http://community.carbide3d.com/t/bamboo-work-clamps-made-with-carbide-create/2177
 * http://community.carbide3d.com/t/knife-handle-project-overview-and-files/422
 * http://community.carbide3d.com/t/carbide-3d-flip-frame-for-2-sided-machining/563
 * http://community.carbide3d.com/t/nomad-made-custom-titanium-multi-tool/642
 * http://community.carbide3d.com/t/i-made-a-small-production-run-of-slingshots-on-the-shapeoko/2275
 * http://community.carbide3d.com/t/sunglass-case-made-with-carbide-create/2377
 * http://community.carbide3d.com/t/weekend-challenge-4-fidg8-widg8/3162
 * http://www.cnccookbook.com/GWMeshCAMTour.html

Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0cZdj-aZ94

http://www.grzsoftware.com/gettingstarted/


 * http://www.grzsoftware.com/gettingstarted/3dview/
 * http://www.grzsoftware.com/gettingstarted/setstock/
 * http://www.grzsoftware.com/gettingstarted/setzero/
 * http://www.grzsoftware.com/gettingstarted/maxdepth/
 * http://www.grzsoftware.com/gettingstarted/addtool/
 * http://www.grzsoftware.com/gettingstarted/toolpathwizard/
 * http://www.grzsoftware.com/gettingstarted/stlquickstart/

Features

 * Lithophane
 * http://www.grzsoftware.com/blog/how-to/dxf-to-g-code/
 * How to add tools to Carbide Wizard in MeshCAM
 * Indexed 4th axis
 * http://www.grzsoftware.com/users/linux-cnc/ --- supported in Linux under Wine.

v7 can be configured to work with a Carbide 3D license for use with a Nomad.

"If you’ve loaded a .egc file (this is the encrypted gcode file from MeshCAM v7 using the Carbide 3D Nomad license), you can access the plain text version of the file by clicking the file path link at the top of the run window."

Resources

 * http://grzforum.com/
 * http://www.cnczone.com/forums/grz-software-meshcam/
 * http://community.carbide3d.com/c/software/meshcam

Tools
Script / text file for adding tools: http://community.carbide3d.com/t/how-to-add-tools-to-carbide-wizard-in-meshcam/1469?source_topic_id=5925

TPS files
Format is a Lua table? http://www.grzsoftware.com/blog/development/finally-save-toolpath-settings/


 * Plastic
 * HDPE
 * hdpe 3d 125 ball.tps
 * Metal
 * Aluminum
 * 3D 6061 ALuminum 125 063.tps
 * Brass
 * brass 063 3d.tps
 * 3D BRASS 125 063 31.tps
 * Penny
 * cookie penny settings.tps
 * Wood
 * Hard
 * 125 063 hardwood 3D.tps
 * wood_lego brick settings.tps
 * Oak
 * oak 3d 125 ball rough 063 fine.tps
 * Synthetic (Renshape)
 * 3D RENSHAPE 25 063.tps (renumbered to use standard Carbide 3D endmill numbers) --- previous version:3D RENSHAPE 25 063.tps
 * Other
 * Resin
 * Resin mix Settings.tps
 * Wax
 * 3D WAX 125 063.tps

Bug Reports
Copy-paste with G-wizard broken.

Reviews

 * http://www.jcopro.net/2013/05/01/a-review-of-meshcam/
 * http://www.grzsoftware.com/reviews/
 * http://blog.cnccookbook.com/2011/03/01/meshcam-great-ease-of-use-in-a-3d-cam-package/
 * http://www.develop3d.com/reviews/review-grz-software-meshcam-prototyping-CAM-CNC-simulation