Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Educational CAM Software

On Saturday 14 August 2004 02:57 pm, turbulatordude wrote:

> --- 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 ?

Excellent point, there! I get real tired of having to deal with schools (and
students after the process) where they go for the quick and easy
gratification, but then you have to "un-school" them after the fact to get
real about stuff.

> 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.

Yes indeed. Good points, there.