[sundy58]

We are buying a Haas TM-2. We do prototypes for our radar research project. (University of Kansas)

Presently we are using Autodesk CAD and Inventor8. We have no experience with CNC milling and little with milling at all. I struggle along with a Rong-Fu 40 now.

We do Compact PCI modules now which consist of a few pockets (5 at the most) and lots of drilling and tapping (50 + holes) on 3 faces.

What is the best software to design and machine this type of product? From start to finished product.

I want something to make me look good. Fewest scrapped parts. Easy to use and flexible. We are 3 axis but have potential for 4 axis.

Remember cost is not an issue.

Please weigh in with your advice. All opinions welcome!

[choquer]

Look at OneCNCXR2
Cheaper than Mastercam and much easier to use in my opinion and beleive me I needed the easy use software.
Also look into the ethernet/USB connection for your TM if money is no object. That should make downloading programs slick. No more floppy, maybe just a USB memory stick.

Regards
Don

[cncadmin]

Where where are the pics??? Aww it's just a software thread Nice why to sucker us in.

[JavaDog]

Where where are the pics??? Aww it's just a software thread Nice why to sucker us in.

I agree, that's just not nice.

[ViperTX]

Cool "cost is not an issue".....well then send me $100,000 and I'll give you the answer!

[PEU]

I can give you an aswer if you send jessica alba nude to me

[WayneHill]

Where where are the pics??? Aww it's just a software thread Nice why to sucker us in.

It worked. Over 500 hits at this posting...

[Boring Life]

The place i just started at chose Feature Cam, They felt it was easy to learn, and worked well with Inventor8, & Autodesk, Now can I See Jessica!!!!!!!!!

[lakeside]

I want something to make me look good.

Then go out and buy a real nice suit and tie. Because no machine will make you look good. No matter how much you spend. You make yourself look good!!

[dertsap]

false advertising man , where the pics

[timlkallam]

Who is jessica alba?

[lakeside]

Who is jessica alba?

I guess she some slut we'll never see

[sundy58]

I swear I don't know how that jessica alba thing got on there.

But you don't know who she is? Watch Sin City. Or Into the Blue.

[lakeside]

never head of those show either

[Karl_T]

I was born and raised in Lawrence. Is the Rock Chalk cafe still the hip spot at the north end of the campus?

In your situation, I'd consider hiring a custom CNC programmer. Takes a LOT of experience to be good at it. Then you will look good, and save money. This route is cheaper for small shops.

My son does this for a living. He thinks the new MasterCam X rocks.

Karl


Karl

[Splint]

A quick search found this picture of Jessica. Maybe she could recomend some cam software....

[PBMW]

Mastercam. Then take the time to learn it. I have been using Mastercam for 3 , 4 and 5 axis programming since version 5. It may have a little longer learning curve, but it is just more powerfull. there are at least 5 ways to do anything. It is that versatility that makes it my choice. I use Solidworks and Mastercam in my shop. We do about 20 setups a day. I can go from order to production pretty quick.
There are lots of systems that will make your parts. One of the things you may want to think about, is who is going to operate the software. More people know Mastercam than One CNC, Bobcad, Surfcam, or Gibbs combined

[Rekd]

If you want something that works: Has good toolpath results: Superior support: And is easy to learn for beginning, yet has the complexity needed for every job, then Mastercam hands down.

Gibbs is another good choice. Not as powerful, but a bit easier to use at the beginning.

[sundy58]

We went with Feature CAM on the recommendation of or Phyisics Dept and Mech Eng machinists. Thanks for all the feed back.

[sdantonio]

Who is jessica alba?

I guess she some slut we'll never see

She is an actress. Played Sue Storm in the Fantastic 4, played in Sin City, and got her start (it was the first time I saw her anyway) on the Fox series Dark Angel.