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  1. #1
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    newbie cad software questions

    i know this question has been asked before, but i dont even know what to ask.
    i want to do some basic 2d plasma cutting.
    what kind of software do i need is there any free stuff.
    i am aquiring steppers and building a controller parallel.
    i am using windows.

    so if i knew what to search for i could find it in the forums

    thanks
    jim(nuts)

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    SheetCAM is very popular with plasma users, and is not too expensive. www.sheetcam.com
    Gerry

    UCCNC 2017 Screenset
    http://www.thecncwoodworker.com/2017.html

    Mach3 2010 Screenset
    http://www.thecncwoodworker.com/2010.html

    JointCAM - CNC Dovetails & Box Joints
    http://www.g-forcecnc.com/jointcam.html

    (Note: The opinions expressed in this post are my own and are not necessarily those of CNCzone and its management)

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