Re: Looking for help in converying AutoCad 2002 to NC

Shawn,
You might like to take a look at the new software developed by Jerry Berns
and myself - Originally called ICAM and sold to schools for training - We've
been working on a new version tentatively called ICAMLITE that will generate
G-Code directly from any version of AutoCAD from R12 through 2004 - No DXF
files needed - It generates the G-Code while still inside AutoCAD and
directly from the AutoCAD drawing - It also works with IntelliCAD (Which
sells for $150) but there are a few final "bugs" that we're ironing out of
the IntelliCAD version - Expect to have it ready in less than 3 weeks - Will
cost $100 with a money-back guarantee - This is not intended to be an
"industrial strength" CAM system but will handle 95% or more of the everyday
jobs in the typical machine shop, unless you are doing a lot of solid
modeling 3D work like machining mold cavities - If so, you should look at
some of the other systems out there -

If you or any of the other guys on the list are interested I will be sending
out software within 3 weeks or less - For those on the list I can probably
arrange a "try before you buy" deal (no crippled versions) - Contact me OFF
LIST in case "mother" feels that this is too far off topic - Put ICAMLITE in
the subject line so your message won't get deleted along with all of the
other spam I get every day -

Roland Friestad, Contributing Editor
HOME SHOP MACHINIST
c/o Cardinal Engineering, Inc.
2211 155th Street
Cameron, IL 61423
Phone - 309-342-7474
E-Mail - cardinal.eng@...

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> Message: 6
> Date: Thu, 23 Oct 2003 00:20:52 -0000
> From: "shawnusa2002" <shawnusa@...>
> Subject: Looking for help in converying AutoCad 2002 to NC
>
> I need help. I know how to draw in Autocad 2002, but is there any
> special things I need to do like draw on diffrent layers or
> something to prepare my DXF for conversion to a NC file? Do they
> need to be saved in certain versions of DXF? The reason I ask is
> Autocad allows you to save DXF's in 2002, R14,R13,R12 and It seems
> most of the Demos for conversion don't even recognize anything but
> R12 DXF files. So fare all attempts have been a mess (mEaning, the
> CAM software produces odd results or the paths don't flow correctly.
> Anyway, I thought I would ask you all for pointers, tips or best yet
> how to's that you may know of. Possibly some DXF to NC programs or
> easy to follow CAM software demos. I'm open to any ideas. I want to
> figure this out and get to cutten.
>
> Thanks
>
> Shawn

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