RE: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Any information about TurboCADCAM V2.5 software?

TurboCADCAM is not only very advanced in CAD, it is also exceptionally well
integrated between CAD and CAM. Suppose you create a pocketing routine to
mill out a pocket with islands. Then later you change the design, move some
of the islands and also change the size of the pocket. What you find is
that the CAM routines are fully aware of the CAD drawing. All the paths
that do the pocketing are recalculated based on the new geometry. You never
have to re-enter the CAM profiles or click on any of the CAM function icons,
all you do is change the CAD drawing and then rewrite the G-code file to
disk. This is the sort of integration which not expected and normally not
found in the low cost CAM programs.

G. Jackson

> -----Original Message-----
> From: R Rogers [mailto:rogersmach@...]
> Sent: Wednesday, December 22, 2004 4:03 PM
> To: CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: RE: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Any information about TurboCADCAM V2.5
> software?
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> I'm not sure which version of Bobcad is being referenced as a CAM
> only software but, Version 18 is definitely a 3-D CAD program as
> well as a 3-D CAM program. Drawing templates etc. Any of these
> lower end softwares and that includes Bobcad are what they are,
> low cost. We get what we pay for. Can't expect features of a $30k
> Cad-Cam design software for 199 bucks, just isn't going to happen
> unless it's stolen. For someone working in a 2D environment with
> the occasional need for 3-D capabilities, Bobcad is an excellent
> package for the money. The key to smooth operation with Bobcad is
> the training CD's. After a little training, its very easy to use
> and ample for any jobshop. Without any training its a glitchy
> hung up mess. I downloaded the trial version on two different
> occasions and deleted it before I wound up buying it eventually
> on the third try. I use it daily now and would much rather have
> it than not.
> Ron
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