Re: Contour Machining, was Optimizing cutting paths

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., "IMService" <imserv@v...> wrote:

Because an offset will also arc around a sharp corner, I have had
great success in using first a radius, in the wrong direction, then a
diameter from the generated offset in the opposite direction to
create a contour (either the inside or the outside) for inlay
purposes. It immediately solves the problem of having to notch
corners with a chisel, as there are none left. Even complex curves
forming a point-like or hooked contour will end with a radius no
smaller than the size of the cutter. I've been using and studying
Vector intensely for over 6 years, and I just stumbled onto this
while preparing for one of our classes earlier this year.
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> It may interest some to know that we first offered a set of three
Vector training tapes for Vector version 2.02 to Bobcad in Florida (
who were distributing Vector at the time) in fall of 1997.
>
Fred,
I know you have just released a Vector manual to compliment the
Learning Vector in two hours that you earlier produced.
I also know that there is the help page on your web site.
Three questions:-
[1] Is the new Vector manual the one that's on the Vector Cam CD ?
[2] Is there a genuine Vector manual at all? By this I mean one
that's produced by the Centriforce.
[3] Are all the subjects covered in the new manual? I have read your
web page but a lot of the answers don't seem to be covered, like the
original subject above. This is why I'm asking if there is a works
manual for Vector.

John Stevenson