Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Solid modeling/Cam

Mike,

Check out Vector CAD/CAM. I'm quite happy with it! Some day I'll look
at Rhino, but for my 2 1/2 D needs I don't need it. And I can see how
to develop 3D tool paths, as long as I can describe them (with dimensions)!

I looked at BobCad several years ago, took way too long to figure out
how to run a little of it.

Alan KM6VV


Mike Phillips wrote:

>
> For my uses, anything that speeds up the design to fab loop would be
> helpful. As a hobbiest, I just want a more efficient operation. Right
> now it's
>
> Rhino for design->DXF->import to MyTmill->Fix code by hand->CNC Pro to
> machine part.
>
> What a pain. I love Rhino. But RhinoCam is a bit pricey. I even won a
> full seat of SolidWorks 2005 as a prize one time. But SolidCAM is real
> pricey to add.
>
> So BobCad or equivalent could fill my needs, but severe buginess won't
> work for me, especially at $600.
>
> The sales guy Bill just called too. I had not had time to review v19
> of Bobcad yet. The $600 sale ends tomorow he tells me.
>
> So what else is out there??
>
> Mike
>