Software

DeskCNC

DeskCNC can be used for cnc-milling and for cnc-foam cutting.

You only need DeskCNC and a CAD program. No other software is needed.

DeskCNC was manufactured to run up to 4 axes which can be controlled at the same time. The fourth axis can be either a round axis or a second X axis.

With the optional available 2-Channel Relay Box functions as the spindle, coolant, dust collector, vacuum pump, etc. can be turned On or Off by the software (max. 8 external users).


Milling

DeskCNC has a CAM mode, G-Code Editor and a machine mode.

In the CAM mode you can open, scale, rotate and move any DXF, HPGL or PLT file. You can change the milling direction of any region and choose the milling mode. After you generated the milling path save it as a ISO-G-CODE file.

The milling file can be executed directly in the machine mode or it can be edited in the G-Code Editor.

The following milling modes are available:
- Contour milling,
- Pocket milling,
- 3D milling,
- Engraving,

Other functions:
- 3D scanning with the optional available TP-100 3D Scanner,
- Picture to milling convertion,
- PCB milling,
- Rings engraving with the 4D rotary table.


Highlights

- Machine your part directly from Windows,
- Runs smoothly on any windoes system (95, 98, Me, XP, NT, 2000),
- Toolpath location graphically updated in real time and in 3D,
- Fast Block Processing when machine is running (over 300 Blocks/Sec),
- True Linear Acceleration Ramp throughout the 30 - 40,000 SPS,
- True 3 axis interpolation,
- Continuous Motion Contouring,
- Mist, Flood, CW, and CCW outputs,
- PWM Output for Spindle Speed Control and the heating wire controll,
- 3D ISO-GCode Editor.


File support

Import 3D STL Prototyping files.
- Multiple Passes with Rough or Finishing in the X/Y direction.
- Add Margin. Male or Female toolpath generation.

Import AutoCAD DXF files:
- Contour,
- Pocket,
- Dril,
- Automatically detects islands and nested islands Multiple Depths,
- Islands on top of islands inside boundaries Wall Profiles,
- Any region can have any wall profile,
- Automatically chains entities into optimised regions,
- Programmable Post Processor,
- Automatically vectorizes DXF Text;
- Add True Type Font Text around an Arc etc.

Import 3D STL Prototyping files.
- Multiple Passes with Rough or Finishing in the X/Y direction,
- Add Margin,
- Male or Female toolpath generation.
- ELE003 Reference switchs X,Y,Z

Import computer image files
- TIF, GIF, JPEG, PCX, BMP, RLE, ICO, CUR, PNG, EMF, WMF, TARGA, PPM, AVI.

Import Extended Gerber PC Board format
- Import RS274X Extended Gerber and Excellon Drill files.
- Route and Drill PCB in one operation.
- Spot Drill using Routing Tool. Board Cut Out when finished.


How does DeskCnc work

DeskCnc was written for Windows. The DeskCnc controller is a small independent device. It is hooked to the computer via a serial or USB interface.


needed accessories
- Seríal cable,
- 9V/ 500mA power supply.

optional accessories
- 2 Channel Relay Box,
- PWM Controller,
- USB Adapter.