Re: Educational CAM Software

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "machinenut2000"
<machinenut2000@y...> wrote:

> Hi all,
>
> Can anyone suggest a good cam software to use in a high school shop

environment?

> It should be able to do both 2D and 3D tool path generation.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Mark

Hi Mark,

I would ask if you wanted an introductory package that the students
will build on and then use if they continue in the trade, or one that
is free now and easy to learn, or one that has an upgrade path that
will be used in the local collage or trade school or something ?

It may be possible that your local community collage or such has last
years programs on the shelf that can be liscensed to you.

Worth a phone call.

On the other hand, FAST learning may be better as you get stuff NOW
and not weeks of learing software.

Interesting tradeoffs in the school application.



Dave