Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: CAD to G code help

I use FeatureCAM, its expensive but it is one of the best hands down.
Unfortunately they give a big (50%) discount if you are currently using a
different package and switch, which you wouldn't be eligible for. You
never know, they might be willing to give you an academic discount. One
seat plus dongle is about 5k.

On Wed, Nov 9, 2011 at 13:10, Andy Wander <awander@...> wrote:

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> Chuck:
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> I use Sheetcam; it is inexpensive and works well.
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> Andy Wander
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> CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Chuck Merja
> Sent: Wednesday, November 09, 2011 1:08 PM
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> Subject: RE: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: CAD to G code help
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> We have tried the MACH3 wizards and have the bolt pattern as a set of
> drilled holes, but not the center hole or the perimeter. And we don't seem
> to be able to do the holes as "pockets" with a small mill, which is our
> current goal. Seems to me we got stuck in the "hole is too small for the
> tool issue" a few months ago when we last tried the pocket thing. I've
> uploaded a picture of the washer - and BTW - I think I got the backlash
> issue resolved that is shown in the other picture in the album.
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> And thanks, you others who have recommended some free stuff for us to try.
> I think we tried CAMBAM and had some issues with it, but will try again.
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> I get that there are a lot of MACH3 users on this forum, and I'd be
> interested to know what they use as CAM.that is, what sits between your CAD
> and your CNC machine?
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> Thanks, C
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> >Have you looked at the wizards in Mach3 mill?
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> >Ron Thompson
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