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

Getting all in one package one would choose the best software. But, to know how each pros and cons you should try out all and choose your "flavor". I'm using MasterCam and learning SurfCam. MasterCam and SurfCam are very powerful. It allows you to do 3D drafting, Generate/Verify toolpaths and generating machining codes (plus extra features). Check out SurfCam 2002 Plus if you get a chance (perferable someone show you). I also like AutoCad but with these All in one product, I don't need to start up another program on my console.

Best regard,

Ben

"Tyson S." <timbercutter@...> wrote:
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 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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