Light Machines cnc router

[sellis]

I have a Light Machines router and newly purchased Mastercam router v9 sp2. Does anyone know what post processor I need to use? I am using "Bench Router" software to run the machine.

 

Also, can this machine handle machining aluminum? What kind of tooling should I use, speeds, etc.

 

I am a teacher, not a machinist. I will be taking the training this summer sometime. Any help getting me started will be great. I see a lot of potential for this in my class and can't wait to get this all up and running.

 

Thanks,

Sam

[Jimmy Wakeford from Barefoot CNC]

Post some sample nc code up. I'd think that the router post would work. Most machines follow a standard fanuc type code.

[Bruce Gibson]

I'm guessing that it is not a "real router".

I think that it is a 3 axis gantry style mill with a wood router head attached. If this is what it is, check the posts area at the top of this site, and look for your post processor.

 

Bruce.

[Todd Tracey from Fastech]

You might visit the Educational web page. They support Light and others there.

www.mastercamedu.com

[sellis]

Here is the machine that I have:

http://www.benchman.com/images/PDF%20Files/router.pdf

 

Hope that helps with my question.

 

Sam

[Allan Brown]

MPLIGHT.PST ships will Mill.

 

Light.pst for Light Mill here:

http://www.emastercam.com/posts/edu_v9.html