Re: Mill Opinions & CNC simulators

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., yahoo@s... wrote:

> Thanks for the pointer to the $45 program - I will take a look at

it

> soon.
>
> Good points on why someone would spend that much - I guess I was
> looking with blinders on - I am new to CAM - all I want to do is

draw

> in autocad and see how it's going to cut - initial learning of CNC,
> if you will, before I have a machine. For that I can not see paying
> more than $100 - I suspect there are plenty of people who also

would

> appreciate such a learning tool for free?.

Set your line width to the size of your cutter and look at a top view
to see the effect that your toolpath will have. Cheap simulation
found in most any CAD program. If your program supports 3D line
thickness, look at front or side views for effect of cutting with a
full radius Ball cutter.

>
> To be honest though - 2 months of homework has me depressed enough

to

> forget about a mill. There are the sherlines that cut wax, and the
> CNC'd bridgeports that cost $20,000+ - apparently there is nothing

in

> between except 'used'.

Try this:
http://engineering.software-directory.com/software-
2.cdprod1/003/472.Cardinal.Benchtop.CNC.Mill.shtml

You will have to unfold to get to the link

Contact info:

Cardinal Engineering, Inc.

2211 155th Street
Cameron, IL 61423
USA

Phone: +1 (309) 342-7474
Fax: +1 (309) 342-3182


Roland is the owner and organizes the CNC displays and discussions at
NAMES. His machines look nice and perform. He is a straight shooter
and will help you get the right machine for your needs. His machines
are in your price and capability range.



Best Regards,

Fred Smith
IMService