Re: Re: New kid on the block

> 1. Digitizer tablets:
>
> I have found something on the Graptech, - but not on the CALCOMP
> 2200.
> Does anyone out the do any work in CAD ? Well, look and see if you
> use a CALCOMP tablet, and let me know if you have any software
> driver, or other info on it. The CALCOMP 2200 is a little old, and
> they don't have it listed on their web site. It is possible to
> download drivers for the CALCOMP 2500, and newer models.

I do CAD work, and use AutoCAD 13 w/Mechanical Desktop for Win95. I have
been involved with CAD from it's early beginning's when Version 2 was
brought out, and taught many CAD classes. In my experience only, I have
used tablets and found that by keyboard input, I am faster and more
productive without the digitizer. Thus I do not use tablets anymore,
just a mouse for any points or info input and utilize shortcut keys from
there. I have highly modified my ACAD.pgp file for alias' and shortcuts.
I also use many script files. That's about it in a nutshell.

>
> 2. Cad software:
>
> Can anyone direct me to any Cad software that run under Linux ?

I have not run across any yet, and I don't know if the DOS versions of
AutoCAD would work without first massaging the kernel a little.

>
> 3. Lasers:
>
> I wanted to make some "fringes" - but my laser died on me. I need a
> new one.
>
> Why would anyone want increments in nanometers, anyway ?
> As for scanning:
>
> Robert N. Ash wrote: Anyhow,, I have wondered if a Kluge could be
> ......
> What is a Kluge ?

This is a person's last name that has done extensive work within this
group, and I also think he has developed some hardware for use in the
CNC machining process.

>
> 4. EDM:
>
> Where can I find some simple info about it ? What kind of materials
> can it be used for ? How fast will it cut ? What about the
> finnished surface - is it smooth ?
> Where do I find some simple introduction to this tech ?