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Mach3 CNC Control Software for Windows 32-bit systems.
Mach3 CNC Control Software for Windows 32-bit systems.
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Many viewers write me and ask which software package I would recommend. I can tell you that this is a totally non-biased answer because I was a die-hard EMC2 user until I started to play with Mach3. Don't get me wrong, I still like EMC2, but Mach3 saves me so much time.

This is the license file only. You will need to download the software at this here: http://www.machsupport.com/software/mach3/

If purchased individually, you will receive a license key and download information in an e-mail.

If purchasing Mach3 as an add-on with one of our Computer CNC Systems, we will preload Mach3 onto the computer at no additional charge.

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  • [Mach3 CNC Control Software] What are the CPU requirements for Mach3?

    As long as the computer can run any version of Windows, you will be fine. This USB controller can be used with the latest version of Windows (11 at the time of writing this answer) and you can use 64 or 32 bit modes.

    You will see that Mach3 is recommended for 32-bit ode, but this information only relates to controllers that use the parallel port.

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    [72] What are the CPU requirements for Mach3?

  • [Mach3 CNC Control Software] will this software include any drivers needed to make the computer talk to the VFD?

    Yes, this controller can control the spindle on and off, and control the spindle's RPM. Here are two videos that show how to do this:


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    [72] will this software include any drivers needed to make the computer talk to the VFD?

  • [Mach3 CNC Control Software] What G codes are supported

    Mach3 is a widely used CNC control software. Depending on the CAM or CAD (with CAM support), there should be a post processor for Mach3 built-in.

    If you are writing your own g-code, Mach3 has an extensive list of g-codes and m-codes which is listed below. This list comes from the Mach3 usage manual in chapter 10 Mach2 G- and M Code Language Reference (https://www.machsupport.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Mach3Mill_1.84.pdf).

    G0 - Rapid positioning
    G1 - Linear interpolation
    G2 - Clockwise circular/helical interpolation
    G3 - Counterclockwise circular/Helical interpolation
    G4 - Dwell
    G10 - Coordinate system origin setting
    G12 - Clockwise circular pocket
    G13 - Counterclockwise circular pocket
    G15/G16 - Polar Coordinate moves in G0 and G1
    G17 XY - Plane select
    G18 XZ - plane select
    G19 YZ - plane select
    G20/G21 - Inch/Millimetre unit
    G28 - Return home
    G28.1 - Reference axes
    G30 - Return home
    G31 - Straight probe
    G40 - Cancel cutter radius compensation
    G41/G42 - Start cutter radius compensation left/right
    G43 - Apply tool length offset (plus)
    G49 - Cancel tool length offset
    G50 - Reset all scale factors to 1.0
    G51 - Set axis data input scale factors
    G52 - Temporary coordinate system offsets
    G53 - Move in absolute machine coordinate system
    G54 to G58 - Use fixture offset 1 - 5
    G59 - Use fixture offset 6 / use general fixture number
    G61/G64 - Exact stop/Constant Velocity mode
    G68/G69 - Rotate program coordinate system
    G70/G71 - Inch/Millimetre unit
    G73 - Canned cycle - peck drilling
    G80 - Cancel motion mode (including canned cycles)
    G81 - Canned cycle - drilling
    G82 - Canned cycle - drilling with dwell
    G83 - Canned cycle - peck drilling
    G84 - Canned cycle - right-hand rigid tapping
    G85/G86/G88/G89 - Canned cycle - boring
    G90 - Absolute distance mode
    G91 - Incremental distance mode
    G92 - Offset coordinates and set parameters
    G92.x - Cancel G92 etc.
    G93 - Inverse time feed mode
    G94 - Feed per minute mode
    G95 - Feed per rev mode
    G98 - Initial level return after canned cycles
    G99 - R-point level return after canned cycles

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    [72] What G codes are supported

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Related Tutorials
Step 34 - Software Toolchain Part 1 - Mach 3 Installation
This tutorial is dated, if you are considering a CNC for your personal use, we would highly recommend purchasing a kit that is very stable from our wide range of machines available. Now we come to the software section of this tutorial series. What's a software toolchain anyhow? Well, my fine feathered machinist... A software toolchain is a "chain" of software that enables the completion of an entire process from design to implementation. When I say chain, I mean a few programs.
Step 34 - Software Toolchain Part 1 - Mach 3 Installation
Now we come to the software section of this tutorial series. What's a software toolchain anyhow? Well, my fine feathered machinist... A software toolchain is a "chain" of software that enables the completion of an entire process from design to implementation. When I say chain, I mean a few programs.
The CNC Process: From CAD to Product
I have put together a video tutorial of the entire process from drawing a part in CAD (Computer Assisted/Aided Design) to the final product that is cut out from the CNC machine. This three part series will step you through the design of a very simple object that uses drills and profiles. Drills are simply holes created from the end mill (router bit) into the material and profiles are horizontal cuts, usually in geometric form, that create various shapes.
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