Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] 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
>
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