Mach3 CNC Software
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Mach3 turns a typical computer into a CNC machine controller. It is very rich in features and provides a great value to those needing a CNC control package.
Mach3 works on most Windows PC’s to control the motion of motors (stepper & servo) by processing G-Code.
While comprising many advanced features, it is the most intuitive CNC control software available. Mach3 is customisable and has been used for many applications with numerous types of hardware.
When you purchase a Mach3 licence, we will send you a Mach3 coupon code. This code is used to activate your license on the Mach3 website: Mach3 Website To do this, add Mach3 software to your cart, go to the checkout page and insert the coupon code you received. You will not pay anything during checkout, but you will be required to add your information to register our license. You can also download the software from the Mach3 website here: Mach3 Download Page
Please note: We issue licenses on working days from Monday to Friday. Licenses purchased on weekends will be issued on Mondays.
Main Features
- Converts a standard PC to a fully featured, 6-axis CNC controller
- Allows direct import of DXF, BMP, JPG, and HPGL files through LazyCam
- Visual G-code display
- Generates G-code via LazyCam or Wizards
- Fully customisable interface
- Customisable M-Codes and Macros using VB script
Extra Features
- Spindle Speed control
- Multiple relay control
- Manual pulse generation
- Video display of machine
- Touch screen ability
- Full screen eligibility
Equipment Control
- Lathes
- Mills
- Routers
- Lasers
- Plasma
- Engravers
- Gear cutting
Software Requirements
Mach3 Minimum Recommended Requirements
Requirements if using the parallel port for machine control:
- Desktop PC with at least one parallel port
- (Laptops are not supported)
- 32-bit version of Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Windows 7
- (64-bit versions will not work)
- 1Ghz CPU
- 512MB RAM
- Non-integrated Video Card with 32MB RAM
- (Large G-code files, especially 3D files will require a video card with 512MB RAM or higher)
Requirements if using an external motion device for machine control:
- An appropriate external motion controller
- (options can be found on the Plugins page)
- Desktop or Laptop with Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 10.
- 1Ghz CPU
- 512MB RAM
- Video Card with 32MB RAM
- (Large G-code files, especially 3D files will require a video card with 512MB RAM or higher)