Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re:Vector CadCam

Hi all what is the price of full vector CAD-CAM?
shabbir
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At 11:07 AM 6/23/01 -0700, you wrote:

>Hi Bill,
>
>Good start! You didn't mention the size of the mill. Vector CAD/CAM is
>a good choice, IMO. You can draw your parts, generate the tool paths,
>generate the Gcode, and even do a simple emulation with the Qsim
>program, which accompanies it. You will find that Vector CAD/CAM relies
>heavily on the "cut and paste" methods of Windowz, and might at first
>miss the "grid". But the concept of drawing lines always with the
>thought of them being "vectors" (hence the name), will greatly aid the
>later development of Gcode. It is convenient to use, and quite flexible
>in the ability to reposition the "origin", and in selection of drawing
>planes.
>
>PLUS, It's currently available as a CAD-only version, SPECIAL for a very
>small price from IMS (limited time)! Good way to check it out
>yourself! I just tried it (I also have a full CAD/CAM version), and
>found that with other then the ability to generate Gcode, the CAM-only
>version is quite complete (a thorough examination was not made). Tool
>part offsets, connect at Z, pockets, You already have an excellent start
>generating tool paths! You can generate .DXF files, then use Yeager's
>FREE .DXF to Gcode converter, and cut parts!
>
>Thanks Fred!
>
>Alan KM6VV
>(not connected to any products!)
>
>
>
>
>Bill Blackburn wrote:
>>
>> Hi guys
>>
>> Before I get started, I would like to say that I know very little about

CNC, G codes, CadCam, etc. I have purchased a 3-Axis 2AChopper Driver PCB
kit from Camtronics

>> along with some Stepper Motors in the hopes to modify my Mill to CNC.
>> I would like to put a question to the group on the use of Vector CadCam

program. What is this program like? Can I use it to

>> draw up a part, generate the codes to control my Mill? I have a fair

amount of experience using a Cad program. (Design Cad Windows Version)
Any advise on this

>> program would be greatly appreciated to help me decide if this is what I

need.

>> Thanks in advance.
>>
>> Regards
>> Bill Blackburn