Re: CAM Expert software

I have a demo of Vector Cad but it doesn't seem very intuitive to
draw with. I am used to drawing with Ashlar Vellum, it is the only
CAD program that I have ever sat down at and been able to draw
immediately.
I plan to use CNC Pro to run the table, but want to be able to draw
the finished part, not the tool path. Will the ace convertor do tool
width compensation or do I need to draw the tool path, not the part.
I have also looked at Deskam but also have found the help to be not
terribly helpful.

Ron

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., Alan Marconett KM6VV <KM6VV@a...> wrote:
> Hi Ron,
>
> It's been posted many times, but I'd recommend you check out Fred's
> Vector CAD offer (I think it's still on), and then use the free ACE
> converter (and CNCpro controller) from Yeager. Or a simple free CAD
> program. Check the previous posts. At $240 for CAM Expert, you
are not
> much cheaper then Vector CAD/CAM. I KNOW that is supported!
>
> http://www.ribbonsoft.com/index.php3
>
> I notice they have a free Linux vers. And some GERBER support.
>
> Alan KM6VV
>
>
> ron_routledge@y... wrote:
> >
> > Hi Group
> >
> > I was wondering if anyone has used CAM Expert by Ribbonsoft. We
are
> > building a 4x8 gantry for plasma cutting and need a simple drawing
> > and CAM program. I have E-mailed the site a couple of times with
no
> > response so I a bit nrevous. It seems to work well (the demo)
but I
> > haven't figured out how to do kerf compensation.
> >
> > If not this software what would you all reccomend to use as a
drawing
> > and Cam software. This needs to be as simple as possible so the
> > machine can be used with minimal training.
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > Ron Routledge