[baldysm]

I am looking for a relatively inexpensive CAM package for lathes. I have a Omniturn GT75 with live tooling.

The live tooling is not critical, but it certainly would be beneficial to have that capability.

I looked at BobCAD and they wont have a live tooling module for 6 months or so.

Gibbs CAM wanted $10,500, and if I wanted to use solids add another $4000 to that. WAY outta my price range.

I have a call into Mastercam, but I suspect it'll be in the same price range as Gibbs.

Ideally I'd get a lathe programming package with live tooling support, but I would seriously consider a package that doesnt support live tooling but there is a upgrade path to get support for it.

Looking for suggestions.

Thanks

[BlueChip]

KipwareT has standard and live tool options ... www.KentechInc.com

[CNCRim]

How much do you want spend on CAD/CAM?

[Dolphin USA]

I sent a PM / Dolphin CAD/CAM is capable of this. We would need to supply a special post processor.

[baldysm]

I'd like to keep the cost under $2000 if I can.

I have Rhino 3D and Intellicad for my 2D design work.

I do have a mill package that works great for my mill. It just doesn't have any lathe capability at all.

[Dolphin USA]

I can keep it well in your price range, that wont be an issue.