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Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: LS-120 super disk

Posted by Bob Campbell
on 2000-07-11 18:31:57 UTC
Fred,

Thanks for the suggestion. I will try it. My Model Mill program can make
large files due to the way that it does the machining in a raster format.

If you do a 95% step over with a 1/8 inch bit the files can get large.

Bob Campbell

----- Original Message -----
From: Fred Smith <imserv@...>
To: <CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@egroups.com>
Sent: Tuesday, July 11, 2000 6:53 PM
Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: LS-120 super disk


>
>
> >I need something to transfer data from my office (cad/cam) system to my
shop
> >DOS systems that drive my cnc routers. When using Model Mill my files
> >sometimes exceed 1.4 meg. When I get my new shop built, I may use
FlashCut
> >and network all my computer together.
>
> Bob, I would suggest you look into using a .zip file compression routine.
G-code is a pig,
> when it comes to storage efficiency. (as are most ascii cad file formats,
like DXF & IGES)
> The files will probably compact to about 10 percent or less if zipped,
and that means that
> you can put about 10-14Meg files on a single floppy. I know it's not as
fun as playing with
> hardware, but it is probably more practical, and just about as effective.
>
>
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Bob Campbell 2000-07-11 18:31:57 UTC Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: LS-120 super disk