Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Vector CAD/CAM --- 180 degree turn

Dan! wow, sounds like you took a GIANT step into the softwear world and won!
I admire your work! cul brian f.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Dan Statman" <dan.statman@...>
To: <CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Monday, October 21, 2002 10:07 PM
Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Vector CAD/CAM --- 180 degree turn


> I would like to publicly tell all of you about my 180 degree turn I have
> taken with Vector. As some of you might remember, i was less than
> over-joyed with the software last week.
>
> I have since joined the Vector discussion group and obtained the latest
> update to the software (for free from Fred). The Vector discussion board
is
> monitored 24 hours a day by Fred and he responds IMMEDIATELY to all
> questions. Having Fred available to show me how to use this software has
> been a tremendous help. This software really is amazing in what it can
do.
>
> Today's project was a carved titanium ring with the saying "Ani L'Dodi
> V'Dodi Li" with Hebrew characters. This translates to "I am my beloved's
> and my beloved is mine."
>
> I downloaded a free Hebrew True Type font and installed it on my computer.
> I started Vector, and with help from Fred, in 10 minutes time I had
> completed G-Code for pocketing each letter in three passes to a depth of
> 0.020" with a 0.015" cutter. Dumped the raw G-Code into Microsoft Excel
to
> convert it to rotary degrees and calculate the correct feedrates for each
> point, and I cut the ring.
>
> Total time invested 2.5 hours from conception to rough cut and anodized
> ring. Pictures of the ring from four different angles can be seen at:
>
> http://members.rennlist.com/statmandesigns/Ani_L'Dodi-small.jpg
>
> Thanks Fred, your support is overwhelming.
>
> Daniel J. Statman, Statman Designs
> www.statmandesigns.com
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