Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] CAD experiment idea

I would be up for this as well - I need practice anyway :)

I have a book for Mastercam training and it has a bunch of dimensioned
drawings that we could "borrow" for the experiment - but nothing actually
useful I don't think

I could also host the files either on my site of I could even make a site
specifically for this if there's enough interest in that

Jamie
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On Mon, Dec 13, 2010 at 1:14 AM, timgoldstein <timg@...> wrote:

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>
> With the discussion of CAD and CAM packages, I had an idea. Would be very
> interesting to have each one of us draw up an easy part in the CAD package
> of our choice and then have each one of us that participate post what
> package we used, how long it took to create the model and then share the
> model.
>
> I was thinking that drawing up a T-Nut that would fit a machine you own or
> will own would be something simple and also something that would actually be
> useful for everyone that participates. Once we are done we share what
> program we used, how long it took to do, and then share the models in both
> native and generic (step, IGES, DXF etc.) format.
>
> Could lead to some great discussion and allow us to see how other do the
> work. Plus if someone is stuck on how to do it in their chosen package we
> can all pitch in and try to help.
>
> If this is something that catches hold, the next step would be to then take
> some models and use your favorite CAM package and do the same and then we
> could share results and such.
>
> What do you think? Anyone interested? If so I will do mine in Autodesk
> Inventor. I promise, I will not cheat and use my spreadsheet driven model
> that I use to generate new Tuff Nut sizes, but will instead draw it from
> scratch.
>
> Tim Goldstein
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