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

Regarding your questions on TurboCADCAM, direction is selectable for any
cutting. You can determine finish cuts automatically or manually. I doubt
it knows what I think about, but it does help quite a bit. It does
simulation with full knowledge of ball end, round over, or other types of
cutters. It does show the resulting work in wire frame, solid model, or
fully rendered. The solid modeling includes text milling. It does not do 5
axis tool paths. It's really only a 2 1/2 D program when it comes to CAM.
With the exception of thread milling, and zig zag entry to the work piece,
it will not run the Z axis up and down at the same time it moves in X and Y.

If you like Bobcad, I'd suggest you stay with it. Any software takes some
time and frustration to learn. You're over that hump with Bobcad. Besides,
other than their over-zealous sales force, Bobcad has few vocal defenders.
Maybe it needs a few who can speak to it's virtues.

G. Jackson

>
> That sounds pretty good for like a router where toolpath
> direction is generally irrelevant. Although, for machining steel,
> I like to select the direction of the toolpath in certain areas
> so the mill is climbing for a better finish or play the
> deflection in areas of high loads upon the cutter. And machine
> some areas in an deliberate order for one reason or another. Does
> TurboCad Cam always know what the operator is thinking? Bobcad
> V18 doesn't either. But it will also simulate the workpiece by
> projecting a solid block over the 3D toolpath. Select a tool from
> the library then watch exactly how it will be machined from a 3-D
> view with that particular tool and how the part will look when
> finished as a solid. Will TurboCADCAM do this? Can it project
> text to a 3-D surface? Will it generate a 5 axis toolpath? Can it
> handle Ballnose offsets for 3D surfaces? If there is something
> better, I'd like to know.
>
> Ron
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> > -----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?
> >
> >
> >
> > 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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