Picked out a CAM package, went for SprutCAM. I tried out a bunch of CAM software but SprutCAM “thinks” the most like me, so that’s what I went for. I also prefer the way the simulation mode is handled. It’s very easy to toolpath PCB’s and other complex foam shapes. One of the first things I milled out once the full version of Sprutcam arrived was a few tie downs:

Brass, Aluminium and Copper. I typically use the brass ones, I will try out the aluminium ones and the copper was just for fun. The copper one was a pain to tap, very sticky metal.

I really need to do more updates. Much has happened, the lab is built, the mill is up and running, my monster computer is the fastest I have ever used. I am just in the process of picking what CAM software to use and I can start creating parts. I have finished the CNC table, this is V3 and the best so far.

Table