Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] RE: CPNC

Ron Ginger wrote:

> Again, I sure wish I could get you in front of an AcuRite machine.
> All
> you do there is create geometry by filling in blanks, enter the tool
> size, and run it. The screen shows the part, the offsets are all
> figured
> by the program, you dont even have the ability to clean up the code,
> its
> not needed, and its all on one machine so no transfer is needed.

Yup, I had the local dealer for AccuRite out to show me their system.
The CPNC was VERY impressive, I was very excited, until I heard
their price. At the time, they only had what they called 2 1/2D, that
means 2 axes with motors and one with a linear scale and manual
movement. All that for ONLY $13,000. And, I think, ballscrews
might have been EXTRA! I tried not to laugh as I ushered the guy
out.

I'm doing without, and not too unhappy. If somebody comes out
with an affordable way to add this feature, with or without graphics,
I'll gladly add it, but I'm not going to pay $13,000 for it.

Jon