On Mar 21, 2012, at 1:24 PM, dave wrote: >> I have been trying to find a decent open source CAD and CAM solution. >> >> FreeCAD looks very promising and it appears that Dan Falck got >> opencamlib at least crudely working with it. >> >> Is any one using FreeCAD/opencamlib to make any actual cuts? >> >> Other than that, can anyone recommend a simple open source solution >> for generating G-code? If not open source, how about it at least run >> on Ubuntu 10.04? >> >> I appreciate all comments and suggestions! > > I think Dan is off using HeeksCAD as the easiest free solution. > > On the $$ side I use synergy from weber systems. The drafting is free, > cam for 2.5 D is $250. IIRC, wireframe is $750 and full solids > (parasolids) is $1250. The learning curve is interesting but possible > even for a dummy like me. Google 'synergy cad' to get a web site. > They have a 30 day trial of the full meal deal. > > On the non-$$ side I'm trying to learn APT; both for mental exercise > and as a practical tool.
Thanks for the suggestions Dave. I could live with $250 but I ultimately need some solids. So PyCAM, HeeksCAD and opencamlib that is pretty much all the open source CAM? Seems surprising. Is there any decent 3D CAM on Windows for a few hundred then? Best, Jeshua Lacock Founder/Engineer 3DTOPO Incorporated <http://3DTOPO.com> Phone: 208.462.4171 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ This SF email is sponsosred by: Try Windows Azure free for 90 days Click Here http://p.sf.net/sfu/sfd2d-msazure _______________________________________________ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
