Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Vector Cam

For that insanely high price I'd expect it to read my mind. :)
How many people here can justify that cost?

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From: "jwalters" <jwalters31@...>
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Sent: Tuesday, December 31, 2002 5:53 PM
Subject: Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Vector Cam


> Question on Vector Cad
> I am familiar with AutoCad 2000. Knowing AutoCad
> may not be an asset to learning Vector, but are there
> any similarities between the software. In the future
> I would like to learn a CAD/CAM package. Unfortunately
> AutoCad does not offer one. Is Vector anything like MasterCam?
> I do have access to Version 7 of MasterCam. I would like to
> put my time to best use and learn the best software for home
> use on a Taig mill.
> Thanks
> John Walters
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Russ Waters" <mycncworld@...>
> To: <CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, December 31, 2002 6:50 PM
> Subject: Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] In Praise of Vector CAD/CAM
>
>
> >
> > Yes, I agree....... I been using Vector for a few years now, and the
more
> I use it, the more I like it!
> > Russ
> > Dan Statman <dan.statman@...> wrote:I would like to share a
> CAD/CAM experience with the list that may benefit
> > somebody deciding on a software package to purchase.
> >
> > A customer of mine recently requested a titanium wedding ring with an
> Elvish
> > inscription using the Tngwar font from The Lord of the Rings.
> >
> > After installing the proper font, Vector was able to create a toolpath
> from
> > this True-Type font (after I figured out the appropriate key strokes).
> Each
> > letter was then spiral pocketed with a 0.015" diameter tool. The
resultant
> > G-Code file of over 9600 individual moves, was created effortlessly. The
> > G-code was then post processed in a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet to
> calculate
> > appropriate feedrates for EACH move since it is combined rotary and
linear
> > G01 commands.
> >
> > First try, perfect.
> >
> > Pictures can be seen at:
> >
> > http://members.rennlist.com/statmandesigns/ashring-1.jpg
> >
> > Thank you Vector (and Fred Smith for his AMAZING support).
> >
> > Daniel J. Statman, Statman Designs
> > www.statmandesigns.com
> > dan.statman@...
> >
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