Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] tangential cutter software

Hi Peter,

Interesting project! Sounds like the CAD/CAM software has to generate
the C axis? We might ask Fred of Vector CAD/CAM fame! Are you looking
to BUILD the hardware also? Would you mount the C axis on the Z then?
What accuracy in angle would be needed in C? How much torque?

Maybe the airplane wing guys would have an answer?

I don't think Dancam is available anymore, although someone might be
able to come up with a copy (let's all look).

I don't have any answers, but I'd like to here more!

Alan KM6VV
(learning mode)


p_uhd@... wrote:

>
> I am making a machine to cut 2mm thick cardboard for architectural
> models and fabric cutting. I am looking for CAM software for this
> that will operate a tangential cutter. My arrangement is with a xyzc
> machine. The c being the rotation of the knife. The z can be either
> stepper or solenoid controlled.
>
> The only software I have found so far that will automatically output
> c as tangential to a drawn line is Dancam. Even still I don't know
> how
> to obtain dancam as his website dosen't seem to have it available.
>
> I do have a small budget available for the software and would greatly
> appreciate any leads on suitable programs. I already use Autocad for
> the cad so it is the cam side of the equation that I am searching high
> and low for.
>
> Also if anyone has built a similar machine or is planning to I would
> be very happy to hear from you.
>
> With thanks,
>
> Peter Uhd