Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] WHICH CAD AND CAM SOFTWARE PRODUCT WOULD YOU RECOMMEND FOR MY APPLICATION & WHY?

Hi
i am remanded only MASTER CAM 8.0.
it is combine cad and cam and all world CNC main controller configuration
setup.
it is full 3d solids. all surfaces. when u get it u can no more need any other
software for cad/cam.


SHABBIR


At 02:51 AM 10/3/01 +0000, you wrote:

>The problem with posting this type of question is that it provides no
>qualifying information for you to consider when replying. I know that
>many folks have asked this question before with mixed responses. I'd
>like to encourage answers to this question that will help other
>newbies like me who I am sure, are dealing with the same question.
>
>So, what that said, I will first qualify my situation and then
>welcome the responses. My intent and hope is that this will trigger
>many responses. I have cross posted this to the Sherline group and
>the CAD/CAM DRO Group as I am involved in both, and, while the
>Sherline folks may (or may not) be as involved with CNC, the answers
>to the CAD question will certainly prove valuable to all.
>
>OBJECTIVE: My objective is to be able to machine small parts for
>robots that I would like to build. These parts include mounting
>plates, brackets, gears, parts for grippers, pulleys, cams, etc.
>
>EQUIPMENT: I have a CNC Equipped Sherline Mill with a rotary table
>and an AHHA Controller. I will also have a CNC Equipped Sherline
>Lathe with a linear encoder for threading. Finally, both machines
>have a spindle motor controller.
>
>CAD SOFTWARE: None, to speak of. I have downloaded various demos to
>experiment with. It looks like I will have to gain much more
>experience to be qualified to choose one. While the vendors are
>generous in allowing 30 day free trials, I'm concerned that I'm not
>able to learn enough in 30 days to be able to make a decision on a
>package that can cost upwards of a thousand dollars.
>
>CAM SOFTWARE: Again, None to speak of. I would prefer a package that
>has the CAM functions built-in unless there is a reason that I should
>not be considering this approach. Otherwise, see notes above.
>
>CNC SOFTWARE: The CNC Controller that I have is based on an AHHA
>Controller.
>
>EXPERIENCE: I've been more computer oriented than mechanically
>oriented most of my life. While I have no trouble putting things
>together or designing things, I have only a small, make that tiny,
>amount of hands-on machining experience. I understand the concepts
>and I have been reading many books on the subject. So, while I am not
>afraid to make shavings, I know enough to know that I need to be
>pointed in the right direction when getting started.
>
>LEARNING STYLE: I don't mind reading. I also value experimenting with
>what I am learning. For that reason, I am collecting a pile of wood,
>plastic, and aluminium blocks to make shavings from. I also enjoy
>videos and watching/learning from others who are more experienced
>than I am. I share this as some folks prefer to learn by doing vs
>being taught. I'm game to either method.
>
>FIRST PROJECTS: I took a handful of unique parts from my LEGO
>Mindstorms kit. These include blocks, pulleys, gears, and the like.
>My current thinking is that I would start with a basic piece such as
>a block and try to design it and then plan the tool path to machine
>it. I would reproduce this part until I get the process right. Then,
>I would proceed to the next part. I like the idea of trying to clone
>some LEGO parts as I can then use the real parts to see how well
>things fit together. By the way, if any of you have a similar
>interest in taking this LEGO approach or have others ideas, I would
>like to hear from you.
>
>BUDGET: Although this is a hobby, I like to do things well and I want
>to learn how to do things right. I have invested a lot of money in
>what I believe is good quality miniature machining equipment. I am
>pleased with the conversion. Now, I have the enormous task of
>learning how to produce parts with all of this stuff. So, while I
>would of course like to spend very little, I'm also willing to invest
>enough to do it well. Is that $500, $1000, $1500, More? My intuition
>tells me that I'm probably looking at about a $500-$1000 purchase by
>the time I add 4th axis support. I know that there are some excellent
>no-cost products like Intellicad. There are also multi-thousand
>dollar products intended for the Professionals who do this for a
>living.
>
>Ok, so, with the qualifying information here comes the big question:
>
>"BASED UPON THE ABOVE QUALIFYING INFORMATION, WHICH CAD AND CAM
>SOFTWARE PRODUCTS WOULD YOU RECOMMEND FOR MY APPLICATION AND WHY?"
>
>Thanks so much for your time and responses to this post. If there is
>enough interest/response, I'm willing to explore contributing to a
>FAQ to share this info with others.
>
>
>Eric Mack
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