Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Dolphin Turning

Hi Dave,

I have been playing with the Dolphin turning module for Windows today.
Using the extensive collection of examples (20+) that are included with the
latest release, I was able to pull up an example, run the simulation, and
then open each operation to try and determine why things were done a
specific way. I'm still working out a few of the concepts that require
translation from machining terms or from UK English. :-)

I'm still very pleased with what I have seen so far. I was able to begin
with a blank drawing sheet, sketch a contour, and define the turning
operations, all within a matter of minutes. Last year, when John Stevenson
was telling me that this was possible, I must admit that I was skeptical.
(SORRYJohn)

The next step for me is to verify that the G-Code that the Dolphin post
generates is suitable for my AhHa controller. I'll be working with my
Dolphin reseller (Bill Griffin) to verify this. Once done, I'll start
making chips!

-Eric

Dave Pearson wrote:

>
> Hi Eric,
> Although I haven't cut metal using the new Dolphin turning module
> myself, two of my customers are using it, and are very impressed.
> They really like the new graphics, tool, tailstock & billet
> simulation. The ability to cut profiles using a square (turn/groove)
> tool is excellent.
> I too have been testing this for quite some time, and am very
> impressed that it can turn jobs that some very expensive Cam turning
> packages had got stuck with.