Mach 3 CNC Routing : Artsoft
 

Mach3 turns a typical computer into a CNC machine controller. It is very rich in features and provides a great value to those needing a CNC control package. Mach3 works on most Windows PC’s to control the motion of motors (stepper & servo) by processing G-Code. While comprising many advanced features, it is the most intuitive CNC control software available. Mach3 is customizable and has been used for many applications with numerous types of hardware.

 

Also includes* Lazycam : Mach design wizards : full manual.


 


 

Here are some of the basic features and functions provided by Mach3:

Mach3 Program

Mach3 Program

  • Converts a standard PC to a fully featured, 6-axis CNC controller

  • Allows direct import of DXF, BMP, JPG, and HPGL files through LazyCam

  • Visual Gcode display

  • Generates Gcode via LazyCam or Wizards

  • Fully customizable interface

  • Customizable M-Codes and Macros using VBscript

Mach3 Offsets

Mach3 Offsets

  • Spindle Speed control

  • Multiple relay control

  • Manual pulse generation

  • Video display of machine

  • Touch screen ability

  • Full screen eligibility

Mach3 has successfully been used to control the following types of equipment:

Mach3 MDI

Mach3 MDI

  • Lathes

  • Mills

  • Routers

  • Lasers

  • Plasma

  • Engravers

  • Gear cutting

 


 

 

 


 

 

 


 

 

 


 

 

 


 

 

 


 

 

 


 

 

 


 

 

 


 

 

 


 

 

 


Wizards


 

Wizards are “mini-programs” that extend the capabilities of Mach3. Wizards can be written by anyone and are designed to allow users to quickly perform routine or convenient operations without the need to have a pre-written G-Code file. Included with Mach3 are some free Wizards that were contributed by users. These short-cuts should not be confused with the Add-on’s for Mill or the new Mill Wizard software,which are more advanced wizard packages with integrated operations. Some typical wizard operations:

  • Gear cutting
  • Digitizing
  • Holes
  • Slots and keyways
  • Text engraving
  • Many standard shapes
  • Surfacing
  • MANY MORE


System Requirements
 

 

System Requirements if using the parallel port for machine control:

  • Desktop PC (Laptops are not supported) with at least one parallel port
  • 32-bit version of Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Windows 7 (64-bit versions will not work)
  • 1Ghz CPU
  • 512MB RAM
  • Non-integrated Video Card with 32MB RAM(Large G-code files, especially 3D files will require a video card with 512MB RAM or higher)

 

System Requirements if using an external motion device for machine control:

  • An appropriate external motion controller (UC100, SmoothStepper... etc)
  • Desktop or Laptop with Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 or Windows 10
  • 1Ghz CPU
  • 512MB RAM
  • Video Card with 32MB RAM(Large G-code files, especially 3D files will require a video card with 512MB RAM or higher)