Re: Compare & Contrast/Vector & Bobcad

Fred, I'm also interested in doing a propellor blade and was pondering how. Please give us a quick tutorial on Vector's
capability in this area.

GaryP
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Tim Goldstein wrote:

> From: "Tim Goldstein" <timg@...>
>
> Here is a question for Fred Smith:
>
> Fred,
> >From the input I have seen, I have to assume most people on this list are
> not familiar with either program (Makes me wonder how they design their
> parts and create their g-code?). Those of us that are familiar with either
> Bobcad or Vector have used one or the other, but not both.
>
> You are one of the few people I know that is up to date on both programs
> current versions. Would it be too much to ask if you could compare and
> contrast both products and give us an idea why and when to choose one over
> the other?
>
> Also, I know that Vector is introducing a version that will generate 4 axis
> g-code. I would be real interested in knowing how this is implemented (ie.
> if I wanted to cut a part like a propeller blade, how would I lay it out to
> designate I wanted 4 axis machining, not 3 axis).
>
> Tim
> [Denver, CO]
>
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