Kipware® and MACH3

We have been receiving a lot of inquiries lately regarding the compatibility of our Kipware® conversational CNC programming software and machines running the MACH3 controller software. MACH3 is a hobby controller software application that is used on a wide array of machines and machine tools that are converted from manual use to CNC.

KipwareM® ( milling ) is 100% compatible with MACH3. 

KipwareT® ( turning ) conversational module is about 95% compatible with MACH3. The Kipware® SketchPad is compatible with MACH3 regarding all finishing and contouring toolpaths created through the SketchPad. Roughing toolpaths created in the SketchPad utilize canned cycles ... which the limited MAC3 does not support. However ... we have made allowances to allow the user to create long hand G code ( which MACH3 fully supports ) through conversational menus. In essence ... you can create nearly every type of toolpath you require through KipwareT® ... and it will run in your MACH3 controller.

KipwareW® ( soon to be released - Wire EDM / waterjet / plasma ) is 100% compatible with MACH3. 

We just wanted to "get the word out" to those considering Kipware® conversational for their machines running MACH3.

We also wish to invite MACH3 users to explore Kipware® conversational in-depth as the differences between the limited MACH3 "wizards" ... as well as other "hobby" developers who tout their "conversational" applications ... and Kipware® conversational are extensive and important to consider.  Kipware® conversational includes an extensive and extremely flexible conversational module for standard toolpath applications combined with a powerful drawing and DXF importation application for those non-standard toolpath requirements. Kipware® conversational is proven-in-the-trenches for both the "hobby" machinist as well as full time, industrial metalworking facilities.

DUMP the "wizards" ... and GO PRO !!

We have worked very hard over the last 15+ years to take our Kipware® conversational out of the world of "wizards", "after thoughts" and "add ons" into the world of professional G code creation software. In addition, Kentech Inc. is a corporation ... our full time business is software development ... this is not a "hobby". Call our office ... you will talk with a real person. Kipware® is a registered U.S. trademark ... we have invested in our company and our products. We are and will always be committed to our products ... our clients ... and the constant improvement and enhancement of our software applications.

Kenney Skonieczny - President
Kentech Inc.