Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Flashcut

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From: caudlet <tom@...>
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Sent: Monday, November 04, 2002 2:15 PM
Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Flashcut


> --- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., "Owen Lloyd" <sbw@c...> wrote:
> > Hey Tim. I am going to be retro'n my bench top unit. As you can
> tell by my
> > misinformed posts, I'm still learning my way around. I have no
> preference
> > for windows based or DOS, I've used both over the years and
> wouldn't know
> > which is best [if there is even a difference.]
>
> Owen: Both DOS and Windows have plus's and minuses. Here are some
> things to consider:
>
> DOS will run your machine with less computer horsepower and less
> initial expense. If all you ever want to do is load a file from
> floppy and make it cut, then DOS makes a good controller. Networking
> it to your Windows based CAD system is a challenge.
>
> Windows(98,2000,XP) is a bloated operating system but it offers
> several things. The graphical interface gets you away from special
> functions keys for every controller command. You can use longer file
> names for your cut files (like "HarleyMainCircleCut_1-16SlotMill.txt)
> instead of the limited 8 character DOS convention. You can get free
> windows based g-code simulators that will "cut" your files on the
> screen before putting bit to metal. You can have the CAD or CAM or
> both programs on the Windows Controller so making quick changes is a
> lot easier. Networking two or more Windows based computers is a 5
> minute job.
>
> I urge you to take a look at Art's Mach1. The latest version is
> starting to look like a real professional and stable controller with
> some impressive features. The ability to make smooth cuts using the
> contour analysis has really improved my cuts. Being able to start or
> stop the g-code at any point and even edit the code in a window is a
> real time saver. True, you need to have at least a 500MHZ box, more
> RAM, and WIN2000 or XP, to get the most out of the software, but that
> grade of machine has become REAL cheap.
>
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