Mach 3 is one of the best CNC (Mill and Lathe) control software packages available for Windows 2000 or XP!

It's powerful enough to move up to 6 axis - simultaneously and is packed with G and M code commands typically found on controls found in Aerospace Companies.

Past Minitech users (all the way back to 1983) will be pleased to know that MACH 2 will work on their machines also and that's a lot of machines. Not only will it operate existing machine's, it also controls the latest and greatest of Minitech's machines including all Mini-Mills and Lathes

Mach 2, offers great screen views, include color graphics.

Mach2 CNC Controller Windows XP/2K

Mach2 is a CNC controller for Windows XP and Win2000 systems. It can be downloaded from the Downloads page and any feedback is appreciated. Specification are listed below and the help files may also be downloaded from the downloads page for further information. 

Download Mach 2 Demo Software (Limited to 1000 lines of code)

 Mach 2 Features

• Max Pulse Frequency: 45,000 Pulses per second

• Printer ports LPT1 or LPT2, or both for 6 axis control

• Imports:  DXF,HPGL, JPG and BMP. (Photo engraving)

• Macro's: VB scripting for complete control.

• Safety Systems:   Charge pump output (12.5Khz output waveform only when program is in safe condition.

• Dual watchdog timers. One application to driver and one driver to application.

• Many other features.

• G-Codes Supported:  G0, G1, G2, G3, G4, G10, G17, G18, G19, G20, G21, G40-G43, G49,G53-G59.3, G80 - G92.2 , G98, M0 - M9,M98,M99 Subroutines, Variables.

• E-Stop input and enable output. Translation Safety input. Hot key operation.

• Display:   G Code display, Tool path display in 2d or 3d, Real time display of tool position

• Keyboard Jog, Joystick, incremental Jog, Limit switches, home switches, tool table .....

• 800x600 or 1024x768 operation. Minimum of 500Mhz Pentium system with 128Meg Ram

• Pentium2 processor
• 800x600 or 1024x768 operation
• Minimum of 500Mhz Pentium
• 128Meg Ram
• Windows XP or 2000 only