Originally Posted by
Cwele
But, there is another question, that bothers me, and whose answer would help to understand the point.
Namely, with having:
1. good CAM software (for example, MeshCAM) which is able to generate G-code from .dxf file, AND
2. good CNC control sofware (for example, Mach3) which sends G-code to the machine
I wondering, what is the point for asking for any other (custom) application, like this one I have described?
Because these two components fulfill the same purpose, is not?
Still, people ask for custom application.
Wondering, why?
Anyone?
It depends on the target application, on what type of machine operator you expect & how you expect the system to run ( automated production or dev / prototype runs ) normally I would associate a single app with a turnkey commercial production system where the same type of components are made all day long, you loose some flexibility to gain ease of use. Single apps cad , cam & controller tend to be more flexible at doing many different types of jobs at the expense of requiring highly trained operators.
David
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