Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Bobcad 18 does 5-Axis machining?

Yes, it does it, but it's not really ready for full release yet. It'll do
5-axis on a finish path but won't rough it yet. Also, it outputs the 4th &
5th axes as radians not in degrees. Their tech guy says he's working on it.

On Wednesday 20 February 2002 22:47, you wrote:
> Gents,
> The blurb on Bobcad 18 says it now does 5-axis machining. Has anyone
> looked into this yet? The v18 addendum on the bobcad.com doesn't say
> much. $1,200 is an amazing price if it does what it says...
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> Roger
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