Quote Originally Posted by Ricardoco View Post
All i would like to know really is where would a beginner begin?
I think you should try making a few bits with the free version of Cambam - I've done quite a lot with it and it seems good / user friendly.


Quote Originally Posted by Ricardoco View Post
From what i understand I use a CAD program to produce a model...or DXF file
I then use a CAM program and the DXF file to prepeare and convert the DXF file to G-Code
I then use Mach to interpret the G-Code into movements that produce the part on my machine.
Yes, nicely summarised.