Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] CAD software package

bnailling@... wrote:

> What happens when you try to make money from you hobby. It is no longer a hobby but is now a job! That said, I need to find a CAD Package that will create machine readable files that can be read by a mill for manufacturing purpose. I see from some simple internet searches the are lots of packages available virtually free. So I guess the question is; How does one make sure thier work is useful to the manufacturer? Am I thinking about this properly?
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> Any information will be useful.

A bit more detail on what you want to machine would help us direct you ;)
3D shapes, 2D shapes with a lot of 'engraving' or simple 2D cutouts.

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