[g_duguid]

I joined this forum wanting to progress my knowledge of machining so I can eventually put myself into a better position. I have spent the past four years as a set up operator on many different machines mostly Haas and Fadal. Over these past few years I have picked up on the codes and started processing everything. Now I want to learn to program. At the shop I'm at now we put everything in manually, and I think there is a more efficient way to do this (like using CAM software). I was wondering if there are tutorial versions of any CAM software that I can learn with, no I am not trying to get pirated versions.

As to any help on how I can further my career as a machinist would be greatly appreciated.

[CNCRim]

How much are you will to spend?

If you willing to spend up to $1200 then Bobcad, Camsoft, Rihno ... name of few. They all pretty good, you got to remember you get what you are pay for.

[turmite]

Here is your cad,

http://download.rhino3d.com/rhino/4....tion/download/

and here is your cam.

http://www.madcamcnc.com/start_page.html

The Rhino has 25 saves and the Madcam is timed. If you are only doing 3 axis both of these can be bought for less than $1500, but the beauty is, download them and learn on them before you ever buy!

Mike

[g_duguid]

Thanks for the links I will definately give these a try. I know eventually I will need to invest in software to do this, but for now I am just trying to learn. The shop I work at puts everything in manually so I want to learn and show that this can be more efficient. Hoping that the owner will invest in some good software, or go to a different shop with some CAD/CAM programming experience.