"Kevin R. Walsh" wrote:

Paul-

There's been a bit of discussion recently about CAD packages, and

you

had talked previously about CNC mills.  I was wondering what you

used

as your CAD/CAM transdlation package.  I'm installing a Bridgeport
Series 1 CNC mill into my garage this week, and I am going to do a
controls retrofit.  I've got SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and Pro/E at my
disposal, so I'm looking for a translator that can take files form

all

three.  Any ideas?

Thanks
Kevin

I use Master CAM. BTW IMHO the hot tip for retrofit right at the
moment is
Compumotor. This is not a parallel port toy. This is a complete 32
bit
computer
on a plug in PCI card with a real time operating system for smooth
3D high speed contouring. I don't know the price yet for hardware
and software but I am working on it. I'll also be getting a demo in
the near future.

http://www.compumotor.com/

Paul-

Keep me posted on what you find out about the Compumotor.  The card and
software look really nice (and expensive!)  I was considering the Galil
DMC-18x2/Camsoft combination, or possibly Aerotech.  Seems like
everyone used MasterCAM as the translator.

Thanks
Kevin

I have yet to get a price for the Compumotor. What price did you get?

Paul Lamar

I just got a call from Axium which is the Windows version of the
software
for the Parker PCI card. Looks like about $2700 which is competitive
to
CamSoft for the less powerful Galil card. I still need a price for the
DOS
version which I prefer.

Paul Lamar
 
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