Flashcut and Mach2 was Re: Bridgeport CNC retrofit recommendations wanted.

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, ballendo@y... wrote:

> And nobody, but nobody CAN TOUCH the Mach2 trajectory planning and
> CVV... At least not anything NEAR the hobby level, or even at the
> inexpensive commercial...

Ballendo,
I'm waiting to hear from an IndexerLPT convert(to mach). I want to
have an objective view as to CVV between those two.

Flashcuts Version1 CVV didn't come close to Indexer in my opinion,
especially in speed capability, but acceled everywhere else. One must
remember though that CCV was pretty much ADDED to their base code.

Flashcuts Version 2 CCV is quite a bit better, But I have a hunch the
new indexer would outrun it in this area.

Still can't beat the good things you mention about what they did right
though. I have not made the switch to Mach largely because of the look
and feel.... I actually prefer FC's terminology, traditional look and
techniques. I can stick anyone in front of it and they will understand
what the heck they are doing in short order.

You hear of a great Indexer/Mach comparison, I'd like to hear about it.

Thanks,
Chris L