RE: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] G code software

I am a Vector user and am very happy with the software. I got tired just
reading your current process much less having to do it. I think you would
find Vector much easier. Be aware, while Vector is a great program and easy
to use it does have it's own methodology. You have to be willing to learn
doing things in a different manner and though process than you may be
familiar with.

I believe Fred can provide you with a timed demo of Vector. I would suggest
you give him a call and ask.

Tim
[Denver, CO]

> I'm looking for comments and sugestions concerning an
> upgrade in my tool
> path generation software. Currently I'm using Generic Cadd
> and Corel for
> design, Corel to offset for cutter radius, Dancad3d to set Z depth and
> Dancam to run the mill (converted Unimat SL). I also use Stepster when
> handling g codes. Right now I'm mainly machining wax for
> jewellery models
> so that while tight contol of absolute dimensions is
> necessary I also have
> to be able to make small tweeks because the final piece just
> doesn't 'look
> right'. Presently such little edits usually entail starting from the
> begining again and the many transitions between programs have
> a tendancy to
> change the scale of pieces.
> I have been looking at demos and most converters don't
> seem to handle the
> issue of cutter radius or don't seem to be that much easier
> to use than my
> current system. (I am very fussy about the 'feel' of
> programs) One package
> which looks possible is Vector, but it's hard to tell just
> looking at a web
> site ( and reading Fred's posts). Some of you use Vector and
> any first hand
> user comments would be appreciated. Any comments about other programs?
>
> Thanks, Jeff
>