Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Excaliburcnc by XCAM

thanks,

I'll check it out.

Chris


--- allan_r9@... wrote:

> Chris,
>
> Give DesKam a try. Simple interface, handles 2D DXF files and 3D STL
> files for 3D contouring. Has a customizable post-processor so you
> can configure output for your machine. Reasonable price, working
> demo available for download.
> http://www.deskam.com/
>
> Allan
>
> --- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., Chris Reynolds <c_reynolds2571@y...>
> wrote:
> > just thought I'd throw in my two cents here since I've been using
> Rhino3d for a couple of
> > years now.
> >
> > I've used a number of CAD and 3D modeling programs since that is
> what my degree is in and
> > I would have to say that when it comes to 3D modeling software you
> are not going to find
> > a smaller learning curve than you will with Rhino. I modeled a car
> in just an afternoon.
> > (granted not every single part of the car, but a good deal of it :-
> ) )
> >
> >
> > There are a lot of functions in Rhino that you won't find in other
> programs costing tens
> > of thousands of dollars. Of course in all fairness there are
> functions in those programs
> > that you won't find in Rhino. But I wouldn't give up my copy for
> any price. McNeel and
> > Assoc. are the authors of the program and you won't find a nicer
> bunch of people to deal
> > with. When I bought my copy they were shipping V 1.0, about two
> months later they came
> > out with V 1.1 and they sent it to me free of charge. Then a couple
> of months ago they
> > had a link were registered users could download the upgrade to V
> 2.0 free of charge.
> > There aren't many companies that offer the service and support that
> McNeel and Associates
> > does.
> >
> > For some bad news. Although it is a fantastic modeler when it comes
> to creating toolpaths
> > you have to get creative. The good news is that there are functions
> in the program that
> > make it a lot easier. What I'm still looking for is a program that
> I can either import my
> > models into and have the tool paths generated or a program where I
> can import the
> > toolpaths I generate in Rhino and have the program generate the G-
> Code.
> >
> > Speaking of which if anyone knows of a good software package that
> will generate toolpaths
> > and G-Code for me I sure would like to know about it. I did
> download a simple dos program
> > that would take a dxf file and convert it to G-Code but the problem
> is it's quirky and
> > pretty limiting. I don't think it would be good for much more than
> a router.
> >
> > Well I think that was a little more than two cents but I sure would
> appreciate any
> > suggestions on software. I'm a full time college student at the
> moment so I'm strapped
> > for cash, but nonetheless I would appreciate any info that you all
> might have on CAM
> > software for the home user.
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Chris
> >
> >
> >
> > --- tauseef <tauscnc@h...> wrote:
> > > hey andrew and carol/jerry.
> > > NO! did I miss some fine print on price :) or was my mind just
> trying
> > > to tell me I could maybe afford it! Well thanks for bring me back
> to
> > > reality,,it looks like I am just ment to buy Rhino3D (which I
> don't
> > > mind) and then hopfully some CAM progam (maybe RAMS) to
> compliment
> > > it. The demo of excalibur does look nice though. I am not sure
> about
> > > the files andrew but it is able to import a few differnt types.
> The
> > > looks of it is similar to rhino from the limited use i have had
> with
> > > either program. Its pretty "straight" forward so far.
> > >
> > > still in search tauseef :)
> > >
> > > --- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., "Carol & Jerry Jankura"
> > > <jerry.jankura@s...> wrote:
> > > > Tauseef:
> > > >
> > > > Which ever software you finally choose, be sure that you
> research it
> > > > carefully. There's a pretty steep learning curve to any of
> these
> > > programs,
> > > > so (money spent aside) you really only want to learn and use
> one.
> > > >
> > > > -- Carol & Jerry Jankura
> > > > Strongsville, Ohio
> > > > So many toys, So little time....
> > > >
> > > > |
> > > > | hey all!
> > > > | Well I think I finally might of found a good CAD/CAM package
> that
> > > > | is "affordable." Its excalibur from XCAM and its at
> > > > | http://www.excaliburcnc.com/ its seems like a mixture of
> rhino
> > > > | (which i just love) with CAM built in!! Downloaded the trial
> > > version
> > > > | and looks good so far. Wondering if any of the more "experts"
> have
> > > > | seen or tried it (or xcam products). Its $750 cad/cam and
> seems
> > > very
> > > > | straight forward.
> > >
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