Re: CAM Software: Opinions Wanted

Thanks, "CADMAN" ;)

Actually I've been using CAD systems for about 10 years. I'm a design
engineer so I don't get into CAM very much.

I have access to plenty of software to develop my models, so the
DXF/IGES/etc. data is no problem. I've been looking closely at CNC-
Pro, and with your recommendation it sounds like that's the way I
will go. Now it comes down to a CAM package, but there are enough out
there where I think I can try a few out before I make up my mind.
There's one out there called MillWizard that looks like it does some
nice surfacing for $250.

Thanks for the info - now to finish my mill conversion!

-Jeff

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., cadman@p... wrote:
> - Jeff -
>
> There are so many different CAD/CAM software's out there to choose
> from. Also you will need a G-Code interpreter.
>
> For the G-Code interpreter, I purchased "CNC-Pro" and I am very
happy
> with it.
>
> For the CAD software, I use Rhino. hppt://www.rhino3d.com It's
price
> is reasonable for what is does, but at $795 it's still too much for
> the home user. If you know a student or teacher they can purchase
it
> for $195.
>
> For the CAM software, I only know about the big boys. I support
> CAD/CAM software at my company. I use "Master-Cam" to generate the
> g-code from the model. I don't know anything about the home brewed
CAM
> software out there. My guess is the get what you pay for.
>
>
> Jeff aka CADMAN
>
>
>
> --- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., "Jeff Swayze" <jswayze@o...> wrote:
> > I'm going to need some NC software for use with my new Camtronics
> > controller and mill/drill conversion. I've seen various posts
over
> the
> > months regarding software, but I haven't seen a good rundown or a
> > bunch of opinions.
> >
> > What do people think is the best software for the money right
now?
> I'd
> > like to be able to do as much as possible: 2D (from DXF or HPGL),
3D
> > surfaces (DXF or IGES?), drilling, engraving (from TrueType)etc.
> >
> > Here are the packages I'm aware of right now (Excluding the
monsters
> > like Pro/E, I-DEAS, etc.)
> >
> > MaxNC
> > SuperCAM
> > DanCAM
> > DeskNC
> > CNC Pro
> >
> > What thinkest thou?
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Jeff