RE: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] CAD-CAM Software

It's not CAM but the 3D Parametric Alibre I have found easy to use and
the low end intro package is now only $250. I went for the professional
for $1K because it had sheet metal.

John Dammeyer


Automation Artisans Inc.
http://www.autoartisans.com
Ph. 1 250 544 4950

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> [mailto:CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Jack Mc Kie
> Sent: Thursday, July 26, 2007 10:14 AM
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> Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] CAD-CAM Software
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> Jon's post about the Syil America X2 retrofit brings up another
> question that I looked up in the archives but there was little
> substance to the thread.
>
> I am also looking at various CAD-CAM software. I currently draw in
> AutoCAD LT for the fellow who does my laser cutting. I
> really need to
> learn a 3D CAD-CAM software package. Price is important but the
> software needs to be reasonable to learn and produce usable
> results. I
> am looking for something under $1000. I have been considering BobCAD
> (with training discs) and Vector. I want something compatable with
> Mach3. I also see a new CAD called ViaCad. Anyone have any
> insight or
> suggestions?
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