Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Needing your input!

hi lawerence,

having installed cam systems for several companies i have worked for over the years, and know how difficult it can be to choose from they many systems. Might i suggest you take a step back and make a definitive list of your company needs, current and future. This will allow you to ask consistant questions to any vendor and make the right choice hopefully.

the list must include :

machine types (milling, turning edm etc)
Cad ? have you a current cad preference and/or need
High Speed Machining (if you ain't got the machines you don't need the technology.
Who will be programming - experienced m/c'ist or designer.

I would also look closely at your competitors - Good and bad points. learn from them

I have been looking closely myself recently and have been impressed with Camworks(integrated with Solidworks CAD) and Onecnc (standalone Cam)

hope this is of help

Neville

Lawrence <lc4short50@...> wrote:
Hi Guys,
I am trying to get my company to buy the middle of the road
package of Mastercam X. But it's kind of like pulling teeth on a
grizzly. Anyway , they know would like me to do a comparison of
Mastercam to other Cad/Cam softwares. I for one have always used
Bobcad and just recently completed training on Mastercam X and that is
why I am trying to get them to include it into their upcoming budget.
ANy thoughts on other systems vs Mastercam would be greatly
appreciated. Thanks..........LC






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