RE: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Newbie CAD CAM question!

1a. Intellicad 2001 from CMS. Free, Autocad workalike. This will allow you
to draw your parts and generate a DXF file. Windows '95 or better

1b. VectorCAD - Cad only version specially priced (See Fred Smith's E-Mails
for url with pricing) Will also allow you to draw your parts. Has SOME cam
friendly features enabled, such as drawing an offset to a line. Approx $50.
Windows '95 or better (Fred still may be offering the Win 3.1 version - Can
you comment, Fred?)

2. YeagerAutomation ACE Converter. Free, Converts DXF file into G-Code.
You'll have to edit this G-Code to add feeds, etc. Windows 95.

3. TurboCNC G-Code interpreter. Shareware $20. Downloadable one is not
crippled in any way from 'full' version. Full version gets you the source
code. Disclaimer - While I chose this software before I had an interest in
it, I'm now working on the product with Dave Kowalski. DOS

4. EMC - Another G-Code interpreter. Free if you're willing to download,
something like $10 if you want a CD. Source code available. Linux.

For around $100 or less, you can purchase several G-Code interpreters. Most
are DOS based, Master5 runs under Windows '95 or better.

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|Thanks to all that replied.
|The advice you shared was most welcome :-)
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|Now comes the burning question!
|Are there any gnu / shareware CAD/CAM packages available as I am on a
|tight buget.
|Some of the packages already metioned apear to cost $$$$
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|TIA
|Steve G.
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|--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., "lathelathe1" <sme@p...> wrote:
|> Hello Group,
|>
|> I am a little confused!
|>
|> When using a cad program such as AutoCad2002 how does the process
|> flow to finished milled product.
|>
|> What format does one use DWG DXF?
|> How do these files get converted to GCODE to be used by EMC?
|> I can understand the XY plot but where does Z info come from when
|> designing in 2D?
|>
|> Sorry for my ignorance ;-)
|>
|> Steve G
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