Re: Software

>--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "Fred Smith" <imserv@v...>
>wrote:
> --- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "Dave Fisher" <dave@d...>
> wrote:
> >I have looked at just sending DXF files
> > from a CAD program into Mach2, but there seems a lot more
> parameters have to set
> > before a cut can be made !
>
> These parameters are a program called CAM. This program stands
> between the Cad design function and the controller. Cad-Cam-
>Controller
>
> DeskCNC costs $350 and includes an external controller board that
> mounts in your driver enclosure and connects to the serial port.
>The
> board has screw terminals to connect the step and direction lines
>on
> your drivers, and spindle/coolant relay control lines, spindle
> direction and speed, limit and home switches, e-stop, feed-hold,
>and
> probe/tool setter. It runs on most any 32 bit Windows computer.
>
> Best Regards, Fred Smith- IMService
>
>
> We are NOT the ONLY source for low cost Cad Cam