Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Autocad, MasterCam and 3d sim's

I will second this question, to choose a CAD/CAM
software for someone new like me will make a person go
insane. What CAD software can I draw a part to be
machined and have the tool path be generated error
free so I can get on to making stuff? I am not worried
about spending $800.00 either.

--- davidfuchs42 <davidfuchs42@...> wrote:

> Hello
>
> I am new to CadCam (well actually just getting back
> into it after 10
> years actually). The questions I need answered are
> simple for the CNC
> guru's among you. I am getting a Taig CNC ready (4
> axis), gecko
> controllers, and steppers as the drives. My
> questions are related to
> software and design simulations...
>
> In the old days it worked this way..
>
> 1) CAD software (in my case Autocad, V2 - V???)
> 2) Tool path generation
> 3) CAM / tool path editting
> 4) Run the build
> 5) Test / and redesign
> 6) Go through steps 1 - 5 until it works right
>
> I dont want to do solid model rebuilds.... so...
> What I need is a way to do testing in software
> before I do the builds....
>
> Question(s)
> 1) I need software to do 3D mech (ie gearing in 3
> dimensions) What
> should I use? (Autocad, if so what version?
> Mastercam is mentioned
> alot can I use it?)
> 2) What software is recommended for the following?
> a) CAD
> b) CAM
> c) G-code conversions
> d) CNC builds/milling
> 3) is there any combo product that will do all of
> the above(ie
> everything before actually milling? The milling
> added in would be a
> bonus)
> 4)
>
>
> David
>
>
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