# pyMKcam : Python CAM for MK4duo based controllers
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Toolpath Generation for 3-Axis CNC machining based on MK4duo controllers
forked from the well known pycam

### RUNNING:

   extract the archive and run "pymkcam" in the "scripts" directory



### USAGE:

   as a practical approach, you would probably: 
 
 *  1) for "rough" cutting,
      use the Cylindrical cutter 
      with the PushCutter Pathgenerator 
      and the Polygon PostProcessor in "x" or "y" mode 
      
 
 *  2) for "semifinish" cutting,
      use the Cylindrical/Toroidal cutter 
      with the PushCutter Pathgenerator 
      and the Contour PostProcessor in "xy" mode 

 *  3) "finish" cutting
      use the Spherical cutter 
      with the DropCutter Pathgenerator 
      and the ZigZag PostProcessor in "x" or "y" mode





### CONTRIBUTORS:

    * Lode Leroy: initiated pycam the project; developed the toolpath generation,
      collision detection, geometry, Tk interface, ...

    * Lars Kruse: GTK interface and many features

    * Paul: GCode stepping precision

    * Arthur Magill: distutils packaging

    * Sebastian Kuzminsky: debian packaging

    * Franco (nextime) Lanza: revive the project and modification for MK4duo support

