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RE: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Why calculate steps/unit? Just try it...

Posted by Tim Goldstein
on 2003-02-15 18:45:36 UTC
I think that this is just a simple test to determine if the potential
user is qualified to use a CNC machine. I would contend that if they can
not manage this simple calaculation they would be better off only
operating the remote control on their TV.

Ducking for cover<g>

Tim
[Denver, CO]
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> -----Original Message-----
> Your right on there Tim, It isn't rocket science. BUT,
> Neither *should
> it be* rocket science to place the Settings for such, in a far more
> understandable way for these newcomers in any control
> software. Instead
> of requiring individuals to bring out their Abacus, fiddle around
> getting all the wrong answers (because for the most part they quit
> teaching math in schools - It's all "theory" these days), Software
> developers need to let users put in the individual params you
> mention,
> one at a time, and let the PC do the math !

Discussion Thread

vrsculptor <vrsculptor@h... 2003-02-15 10:29:47 UTC Why calculate steps/unit? Just try it... Tim Goldstein 2003-02-15 10:48:44 UTC RE: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Why calculate steps/unit? Just try it... CL 2003-02-15 18:31:01 UTC Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Why calculate steps/unit? Just try it... Tim Goldstein 2003-02-15 18:45:36 UTC RE: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Why calculate steps/unit? Just try it... Ray Henry 2003-02-16 06:28:00 UTC Re: RE: Why calculate steps/unit? Just try it... CL 2003-02-16 06:57:15 UTC Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Why calculate steps/unit? Just try it... CL 2003-02-16 07:41:22 UTC Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: RE: Why calculate steps/unit? Just try it...