Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Software for Lathe

Tim Goldstein wrote:

> Vector ( http://www.imsrv.com/ ) does a nice job on lathe code. Has a lathe
> cycle (OK so it is located in the pocket group on the menu) that generates
> both the roughing and finish tool path for the part. Sort of wonder about
> your desire to see the part in 3-D? I draw my lathe parts as a flat 2-D
> curve and then let Vector handle the cuts. Never rotate the single curve to
> create a 3-D item although Vector is certainly capable of doing that.

He wants to make a "check print" in color shaded 3-D to show his wife,
so she can approve the design! (Just like in industry - the machinist
doesn't need the 3D plot either.)

Jon