Free CAM with Tile Feature

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10 Apr 2020 14:56 #163487 by Project_Hopeless
I'm nearing the end of my first CNC router build. During this time I've been playing around with Fussin360 (hobby license).

My router is 4x4ft. and my need is to process 4x8ft. What 360 is missing is a tile feature.

Does anyone know how to tile in Fussion360? Or is there a better freeware or inexpensive package that works nicely with LinuxCNC?

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11 Apr 2020 13:49 #163612 by bbsr_5a
Replied by bbsr_5a on topic Free CAM with Tile Feature
linuxcnc has its own CAM with tile function there is also a plasma plugin for tiles
if yo are on most Sqare just cgange the Startpoint after the first part by G92 and start over
or let it run by Ocode 2extra lines

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11 Apr 2020 21:13 #163658 by rodw
Replied by rodw on topic Free CAM with Tile Feature
You could look at sheetcam. It supports routers.
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12 Apr 2020 14:37 #163762 by Project_Hopeless

linuxcnc has its own CAM with tile function there is also a plasma plugin for tiles

Is this a standalone or integrated CAM package/plugin. I did not see it anywhere under LinuxCNC. :(

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12 Apr 2020 14:54 #163764 by tommylight
There are, in no particular order:
NativeCAM, can be added to Linuxcnc so it is integrated into it, can do tiles.
PlasmaC has something similar, included with Linuxcnc.
Inkscape has almost everything for 2D and 2.5D, including tiles, can output ready for use gcode with the included gcodetools.
Freecad has CAM included in new versions.
BlenderCAM has very powerful CAM that can do 5 axis, as per the internet, i never got to use it.
SheetCam has a free version for Linux that is very usable, paid version is worth every penny.

To install Inkscape and Freecad on Linux:
sudo apt install freecad inkscape

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