Re: [Emc-users] CAM??

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> On Sat, 26 Jun 2010 12:45:08 -0600, you wrote:
>
>
>>I talk to mold making shop and they said that they tried all those CAM
>> and
>>chose to use PowerMill. Remaining CAM from the list occasional crash
>>and/or break tool.
>
> Occasional crashes on a new part are mostly down to bad programming
> choices or lack of understanding of the program.
>
> Crashes on a part made before are nothing to do with CAM.
>
>>Price wise PowerMill for everything for mill - $ 30 000. - most expensive
>>one.
>>CATIA everything for mill only $21 500.
>>Is highest cost of PowerMill justified and is it really best CAM software
>>on the market?
>
> No such beast - there is no software that does every aspect of machining
> well, if at all.
>
> I've done CAD/CAM consultancy for years and probably seen or used most
> of the products out there. CAM Software choice is largely down to what
> type of machining you are doing and with what materials and machines.
>
> For instance, for routing 3D signs, decorative wood carving and V
> carving lettering, Vectric's Aspire is undoubtedly the best CAM out
> there.
>
> Tombstone machining complex parts - FeatureCam.

FeatureCam is the same PowerMill. it is product of Delcam. It become that 
 DelCam is the best.  Is this right?


>
> Aspire doesn't do tombstone and FeatureCam can't do V carved fonts
> properly.
>
> As Dave said FeatureCam is worth looking at, there is a demo available
> and you can negotiate the length of time ;)
>
> It has good CAD import functionality, does  2.5D and 3D machining and up
> to 5 axis support depending on options chosen. Also has good advanced
> Turning module with multi turret and turn/mill support.
>
> Steve Blackmore
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