Re: How do you CAD/CAM/G-Code
I guess it would be nice if I had a BlueTooth like device in my head and could port out an idea to the replicator and instantly have the finished product. But that may be a couple years away.
So for now I use AutoCAD, CamBam, and Fusion 360 for all of my machines. For the simple stuff the AutoCAD/CamBam combo is faster (for me) than designing and posting in Fusion 360 for lathe, mill, & router work. For full 3D and 4th axis works Fusion 360 works well. I have all 3 programs loaded on my machine computers and my desktop in my office, with the exception of the lathe which has a Fanuc controller. I can develop a design or edit parts/G code right at the machines, or pull a file down from my network drives.
Jim Dawson
Sandy, Oregon, USA