CNC Blog October Archive

Mach3 by Artsoft is attractive to home hobbyists as well as industry

By Tom Brown at 10/22/08 14:13

The Mach series software was developed originally for the home hobbyist, but has become a very versatile control package used by industry as well.

Some of the basic features and functions that Mach3 provides are:

• Direct import of DXF, BMP, JPG and HPGL files through LazyCam
• M-Codes and Macros are customizable using VBscript
• Standard PC is converted to a fully featured 6 axis CNC controller
• Gcode is generated via LazyCam or Wizards
• Interface is fully customizable
• Touch screen option
• Multiple relay control
• Spindle speed control

This great software is successfully in use for lathes, lasers, engravers, plasma, gear cutters, mills, and routers.

If you are in the market for a budget friendly CNC program, be sure to check out the Mach series.