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  1. 05-06-2010, 02:36 PM #1
    grttt3
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    machine control software & cam software

    Are they one in the same nowdays?
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  2. 05-06-2010, 05:12 PM #2
    BobWarfield
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    No, they're different. Machine control software (such as Fanuc or Mach3) takes G-codes from CAM and makes the machine run the codes.

    CAM takes a CAD drawing and a lot of help from the operator to tell it how to create the G-Codes that will make the part in the CAD drawing.

    Many CAM programs have some CAD built-in, but many folks prefer to use their own CAD.

    Hope that helps,

    Bob Warfield
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  3. 05-06-2010, 07:49 PM #3
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    Thanks Bob. And by the way, you have a kick butt web site!

    Take care,

    Terry
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