Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] G code software

Jeff,

I am a relatively new user of Vector CAD/CAM, and I love it! Fred can
do 30 day evals, but I'm sure you'll like the convenience of generating
g-code in a "second window" right next to the drawing you're working
on. You do the part, select the edge to cut, and generate a contour
with the appropriate offset, lead-in's and lead-outs's. The Z-moves are
calculated for you, and the convenience of moving the ORIGIN around at
will is great! Nothing like designing the part, only to find out you
need to reference (origin) a different corner of the part! Easy in
Vector. I don't think I saw that in BobCAD (I might have missed it).
But It's REALLY needed. I generate g-code for a Sherline mill. Pay the
money! You'll love it!

Alan

Jeff Demand wrote:

>
> 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
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