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What CNC lathe for barrel work?
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<blockquote data-quote="fj40mojo" data-source="post: 489823" data-attributes="member: 19129"><p>G code is G code, base your decision on the control that you like the best,and I'd suggest that you look into a CAD/CAM program like GibbsCAM. As for a machine, IMHO for gun work you are going to want a Tool Room Lathe with hand as well as CNC controls. You are talking a bout a big investment for a hobby. </p><p> </p><p><a href="http://www.haascnc.com/details.asp?ID=TL-1&webid=LATHE_TL#CNCLatheTreeModel" target="_blank">Haas Automation Inc. - CNC - TL-1 - Details - LATHE_TL</a></p><p> </p><p><a href="http://www.gibbscam.com/" target="_blank">GibbsCAM CAD/CAM software - NC programming software for 2 axis, 3 axis, simultaneous 4 axis and 5 axis surface milling, multi axis lathe, swiss machining, MTM, Wire EDM | GibbsCAM - ENG</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="fj40mojo, post: 489823, member: 19129"] G code is G code, base your decision on the control that you like the best,and I'd suggest that you look into a CAD/CAM program like GibbsCAM. As for a machine, IMHO for gun work you are going to want a Tool Room Lathe with hand as well as CNC controls. You are talking a bout a big investment for a hobby. [url=http://www.haascnc.com/details.asp?ID=TL-1&webid=LATHE_TL#CNCLatheTreeModel]Haas Automation Inc. - CNC - TL-1 - Details - LATHE_TL[/url] [url=http://www.gibbscam.com/]GibbsCAM CAD/CAM software - NC programming software for 2 axis, 3 axis, simultaneous 4 axis and 5 axis surface milling, multi axis lathe, swiss machining, MTM, Wire EDM | GibbsCAM - ENG[/url] [/QUOTE]
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