Load file into Roland dwx-50

[greatmc2]

I have an old Roland DWX-50 that I want to test some end-mills in, accuracy not important. I already have a .prn file from a friend who uses this mill. I can use file over and over again so, no need to nest, just run the file. What is the least expensive way to run this? If I must purchase CAM software, can someone recommend cheap and easiest?

Thanks!

 

[greatmc2]

So I got a .prn file that has already been calculated and I'm told I can just open the v-panel, load the file and go. Does this sound accurate, no CAM software needed to run mill, just to nest and calculate?

 

[Glenn Kennedy]

It has been a while but as I recall that is correct. You can use vpanel to send a .prn file to the mill. You do not need CAM software. If that does not work (again this is from memory so I could be wrong) you can go to your windows printers and locate the DWX-50 there to send the .prn file to the DWX-50.

 

[zero_zero]

So I got a .prn file that has already been calculated and I'm told I can just open the v-panel, load the file and go. Does this sound accurate, no CAM software needed to run mill, just to nest and calculate?

Yup, just drag and drop...make sure you put them in the right order if you got multiple files to cut.

 

[Glenn Kennedy]

http://support.rolanddga.com/docs/d...anuals and guides/vpanel_dwx-50_use_en_r4.pdf

That is a link to the vpanel manual and it shows how to send a file to the mill using vpanel.

 

[greatmc2]

It has been a while but as I recall that is correct. You can use vpanel to send a .prn file to the mill. You do not need CAM software. If that does not work (again this is from memory so I could be wrong) you can go to your windows printers and locate the DWX-50 there to send the .prn file to the DWX-50.

Great, thank you!

 

[greatmc2]

Thanks guys, you've been very helpful, I think I'm going to make it!