On Tue, May 31, 2011 at 8:19 AM, John Prentice < j...@castlewd.freeserve.co.uk> wrote:
> > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Igor Chudov" <ichu...@gmail.com> > To: "Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC)" <emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net> > Sent: Tuesday, May 31, 2011 1:20 PM > Subject: Re: [Emc-users] No-kidding CAD/Cam package for milling > > > > > > Ries, thanks. Creo Elements/Pro is a full CAD/CAM package and has EMC2 > > compatible output. Right? > > > > Igor - pardon me jumping in here > > Creo Elements/Pro (was Pro|Engineer Wildfire 5.0) will generate good > G-code > for all sorts of milling up to full 5 axis stuff. It has a generic post > processor with a menu driven confguration program to configure the details > of the G-code output. This program allows you to define the architecture of > your "rotary" axes - trunnion, wrist etc. For the brave, there are other > tools that allow you to control the code in very detailed ways (e.g. FIL) > > Commercial seats of this product is not cheap and the educational versions > are limited in CAM capability. > > John, as far as I can tell, just about every powerful CAD/CAM system has a steep learning curve. So, I want to settle on one thing that may be hard to learn, but at least has the capabilities that i need (4 axis). Cost is a concern. Personally, I have no ingrained respect for copyright , as such. thanks i The learning curve is steep. There are many historical GUIs in the software. > There is a lot of stuff on U-tube but it mainly relates to Wildfire 4.0 (or > earlier) The NC Manufacturing module GUI has changed dramatically for > Creo/Elements Pro. Undergraduate students, who use Pro|E CAD regularly, can > machine their first part after about 6 hours of study. > > Workflow for prototyping shops is very good, as the manufacturing model is > fully associative with the 3D part modelled in the CAD parts of the > package. > Change a pocket size or depth, re-run the creation of the CL data and > G-code > files and it will cut the new part. CAM solutions based in importing IGES > are a problem as you often have to redefine all the cutting sequences for > the new version of the file. > > You also get a version of Vericut which gives an accurate preview of > machining including possible interference of tool holders with stock or > fixturing. > > HTH > John Prentice > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Simplify data backup and recovery for your virtual environment with > vRanger. > Installation's a snap, and flexible recovery options mean your data is > safe, > secure and there when you need it. Data protection magic? > Nope - It's vRanger. Get your free trial download today. > http://p.sf.net/sfu/quest-sfdev2dev > _______________________________________________ > Emc-users mailing list > Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net > https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Simplify data backup and recovery for your virtual environment with vRanger. Installation's a snap, and flexible recovery options mean your data is safe, secure and there when you need it. Data protection magic? Nope - It's vRanger. Get your free trial download today. http://p.sf.net/sfu/quest-sfdev2dev _______________________________________________ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
