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RE: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] RE: CNC software for rivet embosser

Posted by Tim Goldstein
on 2001-02-06 06:34:12 UTC
Try DanCAD ( http://www.metalworking.com/shareware.html ) This is an old
freeware program but sounds like it would be more than up to the task you
are looking for. It was the first CNC driver program I used and it was a
great way to learn.

Tim
[Denver, CO]

> List:
>
> I am completing a stepper motor driven x-y table to emboss simulated
> rivets on sheet brass for model train use. Does anyone on the list
> have a suggestion on cheap or shareware software that can take DFX or
> a PLT AuotCad file and convert it into step and direction
> instructions for the steppers?
>
> If it is not asking too much, I would like to use the same software
> to scribe layout lines on sheet brass, too
>
> I am a mechanical type of guy and the software is the problem for me.
>
> Thanks, Bill Box
>
>
> FAQ: http://www.ktmarketing.com/faq.html
>
>

Discussion Thread

Bill Box 2001-02-06 04:49:31 UTC RE: CNC software for rivet embosser Joe Vicars 2001-02-06 05:17:28 UTC Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] RE: CNC software for rivet embosser James Owens 2001-02-06 05:20:01 UTC Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] RE: CNC software for rivet embosser Tim Goldstein 2001-02-06 06:34:12 UTC RE: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] RE: CNC software for rivet embosser Peter Chen 2001-02-06 22:29:45 UTC Re: RE: CNC software for rivet embosser