Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] CNC lathe toolpath software?

Abby,

VisualMill is always a good one to look at.

Robert Colin Campbell
Bob Campbell Designs
www.Campbelldesigns.net
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Abby Katt" <cncgroupnospam2@...>
To: <CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Sunday, July 01, 2007 9:25 AM
Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] CNC lathe toolpath software?


> Hi Folks,
>
> Well, just got my ORAC lathe working (in the basic most ways - spindle
> and motor axis all work), but now I'm a bit stuck on what is essentially
> a basic problem.
> What software do you use to design toolpaths for CNC lathes? I'm pretty
> happy with what I'm using for my CNC mill, but I've never even looked at
> the CAM side for CNC lathes.
> Searching google turns on endless crap, so I thought I'd ask here before
> running off to download endless hideous demo apps (inevitably corrupting
> system DLL's etc..)
>
> BTW> I'll update my blog later on with the new ORAC work.
>
> Regards,
> Abby
> (http://www.silverkatt.co.uk)
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