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As soon as mechanical drawing moved from the drawing board to the computer there arose the need to share data between CAD systems. This was a problem.

CAD systems store information about lines,...

Twenty years ago I heard horror stories of successful companies that bought expensive 5-axis machines and then went bankrupt because they could not program the machines effectively.

Luckily...

Why I like Mainstream CAD

I’m a fan of SolidWorks. I have been since I first saw the product about 10 years ago, and I’ve used it on an off since then. I have used it a lot the last year. I am...

FlungDung:

I am still struggling with the right language to describe the different schemes for CNC programming software that now exist, and invite suggestions from anyone on better terms. I see...

Apache405: Didn't I read somewhere that SolidWorks had purchased CircuitWorks?

Jeep534: By Integrated CAM, I mean a CAM system that runs in a single-window environment of a mainstream CAD system...

I've been in this industry for 20 years, and this experience has convinced me that the future of CAD/CAM lies in Integrated solutions. By Integrated CAM, I mean CAD/CAM software that runs inside of...

If you are doing 5X work, then I'd encourage you to look at hyperMILL, which is a Gold Parntner in Solidworks. The 5X functions are awesome. I like an Integrated Solution whenever possible.

If...

" Don't forget to add the cost of ..."

Cam1 actually makes an excellent point. I've heard studies that the cost of the CAM software is only 1/3 of the actual cost of ownership. Training, a...

It is quite easy to justify purchasing some sort of CAM software. I'd say there are few companies that cannot realize a payoff within 3-12 months.

It's easy. Take a piece of paper and calculate...

Yes. The speeds and feeds it generates are very credible.

Yes it does. It also handles live (driven) tools.

I'll submit this as an enhancement request.

Re: "If they do have a good vision they seem to get side tracked easily and what the user is often left with is an unfinished tool set where workarounds and compromise are the norm."

That is so...

You can globally update certain parameters related to the tool: including the tool definition, speed, feed and coolant. Will that be sufficient? There is no equivalent in SolidCAM to the function...

No it does not. When do you use this function?

Do you have the C-axis option for your lathe software?

Sorry I've been swamped with other things. I'll get back with you asap. Have you tried contacting your reseller?

Yes, SolidCAM can do this.

Piobaire,

Nice to meet you. I'm here to help too.

As far as a dealer not returning your sales inquiry... unfortunate but as I said in another post, the reseller network is new in the U.S. I...

What are you trying to do (surface undercut, slot mill?) and what type tool are you using?

My name is Charles Davis. I am a new SolidCAM distributor covering KY, NC, TN, VA, WV, and southern OH, IN.

I previously worked for 13 years with Mastercam (if you used Mastercam, you might know...