Other than that, we are not sure what direction to take. We have and know Solidworks well, and the Tormach came with Mach3 controller software. Right now we are trying to figure out what CAM software should be the missing link in our system. The 4th axis is key as we don't have a very good lathe in the school. We plan on using it for making robots, molds/casts (just for instructional purposes), electronics projects, promotional items/engravings, and whatever comes up. We have a design lab that uses Solidworks, and this summer we were fortunate enough to get a Tormach PCNC mill, with the rotary 4th axis. Basically, there are so many options in CAM software, we don't know where to start or what exactly to be looking for.Ī little bit about our program: We are an academic high school that has a progressive (for education) engineering program. Right now my co-teacher and I are looking for some advice because we are getting hung up in getting our new Tormach PCNC 1100 up and running completely. I'm a high school teacher in Hanover, MA.
