Re: What the best CAM software for CNC plasma cutting?

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "bjcyoung0454"
<bjcyoung0454@y...> wrote:

> I am in the process of build a CNC plasma cutter, I will be using
> Mach2 for the machine control. I am looking for sugestions on a CAM
> program that wont break the bank. I have been told their is CAM
> programs just for plasma cutting. I only plan on using this machine
> for doing some hobby and craft progects, and maby a custom job ever
> now and then.
>
> Any help on this subject would be of great help.

DeskCNC software is $250. It has raster to vector conversions from
image files and can process DXF contours with inner-outer logic,
direction control, side and distance offsetting, and sequencing
control. It has several approach and depart options.

It is user configurable and can be set up to work with a plasma
cutter or later if you get another machine, can also be used to
program a mill.

Vector Cad-Cam is another inexpensive option that will allow you to
create Cad-Drawings and CAM programs with precise control over
direction and ordering of cuts on a CNC plasma cutter.

Fred Smith - IMService
$75 springtime software sale
RasterFratz, DeskPCB, or StlWork
http://www.cadcamcadcam.com