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Promote and discuss your product / BobCAD CAM Questions
« on: January 28, 2013, 09:42:04 AM »
If you are interested in learning more about the BobCAD CAM software, give me a call.  866-408-3226.    I can send you a demo so that you can test the program and find out if it's right for you.  

Al DePoalo
BobCAD CAM

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Promote and discuss your product / BobCAD CAM V25 4 Axis Standard
« on: September 20, 2012, 06:07:10 PM »
Many BobCAD CAM clients that run a 4 axis have requested to work directly with Solids or STL files. In the past we only offered 4 axis indexing and wrapping so working with solids was just not a reality.    BobCAD's V25 4 axis standard now offers 4 axis rotary tool path based off of solids.

So let's say you have a 3D solid that looks like this:




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Using the 4 Axis Rotary tool paths you have the option to cut along or around the model.  You can cut with a Zig, Zig Zag or spiral pattern



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The cut model ends up looking like this:


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Watch this video to learn more about the work flow:   http://screencast.com/t/vuDyI3DAbQYL



We have also added a Tool Path Pattern feature.  What this allows you to do is create 1 tool path feature or a series of tool path features and make an array or rotation or translation of those tool paths. This is a very useful feature all around, but when it comes to 4 axis is saves huge amounts of time.

Watch this video to learn more about the workflow:

http://screencast.com/t/yM7wqhxNO



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G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions / Re: OneCNC to G-Code has an issue with arcs
« on: August 30, 2012, 02:55:43 PM »
Switch your post setting to XYR   for your arc settings.

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Promote and discuss your product / Re: Learn the truth about BobCAD-CAM
« on: August 09, 2012, 05:30:25 PM »
The BobART software is an add on for BobCAD CAM.  By adding the BobART  it gives you options to work with image files like PDF, AI, ESP.  You can also work with raster images like,  BMP, PNG, JPEG, GIF, TIF and many more. 

So how do use use this.  It's simple bring an image in, trace it emboss it and machine it. 


Step 1 :  Load an image file

There are 2 options for loading an image file. 

RT Click on the BobART Manager


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Or

RT Click on Images 


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Step 2: Trace the image

At this point you have 2 options,  you can vectorize the image or trace over it.

The result we are looking for is a wire frame out line of the part we want to emboss.


In other words we want to go from this:


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To This


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How is this done?  Well it's really simple!  Use this video link to learn more.

http://screencast.com/t/RZbP6YBKrl4w

Step 3: Emboss it

Now that we have the traced image we want to emboss it, or give it thickness and depth.  This is done using the emboss model features in BobART.  You can take closed chains ( what we created when tracing the image) and emboss them.  There are many options for embossing. 


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Use this video link to learn how to emboss with BobART

http://screencast.com/t/nGHN3a4v40



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Step 4: Machine it

This would be your final step, cutting the part.  What you are looking to do is create tool path for the embossed model. 

The result would look like this


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Use this video link to learn more: http://screencast.com/t/KV901FkDE

Give it a try yourself!

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Third party software and hardware support forums. / BobART
« on: August 08, 2012, 06:04:32 PM »
The BobART software is an add on for BobCAD CAM.  By adding the BobART  it gives you options to work with image files like PDF, AI, ESP.  You can also work with raster images like,  BMP, PNG, JPEG, GIF, TIF and many more. 

So how do use use this.  It's simple bring an image in, trace it emboss it and machine it. 


Step 1 :  Load an image file

There are 2 options for loading an image file. 

RT Click on the BobART Manager


img upload

Or

RT Click on Images 


upload photo


Step 2: Trace the image

At this point you have 2 options,  you can vectorize the image or trace over it.

The result we are looking for is a wire frame out line of the part we want to emboss.


In other words we want to go from this:


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To This


photo hosting


How is this done?  Well it's really simple!  Use this video link to learn more.

http://screencast.com/t/RZbP6YBKrl4w

Step 3: Emboss it

Now that we have the traced image we want to emboss it, or give it thickness and depth.  This is done using the emboss model features in BobART.  You can take closed chains ( what we created when tracing the image) and emboss them.  There are many options for embossing. 


upload photo


Use this video link to learn how to emboss with BobART

http://screencast.com/t/nGHN3a4v40



upload pictures


Step 4: Machine it

This would be your final step, cutting the part.  What you are looking to do is create tool path for the embossed model. 

The result would look like this


upload photo


Use this video link to learn more: http://screencast.com/t/KV901FkDE

Give it a try yourself!

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Third party software and hardware support forums. / Feature Profile: Internal Corner Types
« on: August 06, 2012, 12:12:58 PM »
When working with inside shapes that have a male mate it is necessary to relief the corner, sometimes...


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( top view of mate )

A good example of needing this relief would be a door manufacture.  If you are cutting windows in your doors for a stain glass insert you would need a relief corner like the about example. 


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Example of a sharp corner result


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Example of a bisect line corner result




How do you do this?

There are many options for creating this relief, drilling the corners, drawing a profile of what you want to cut, doing it manually....


How does does BobCAD-CAM do this?

BobCAD gives you options for your corner types. 


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Using our internal bisect line corner type you can create this type of relief automatically. 

Watch this video to learn more:  http://screencast.com/t/OJDVLGyi


To learn about corner types or other BobCAD CAM features feel free to call me and sign up for our weekly webinar.  https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/261745984

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G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions / Re: Drag Knife
« on: July 27, 2012, 03:05:28 PM »
You are right

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G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions / Drag Knife
« on: July 27, 2012, 01:04:17 PM »
I know mach 3 has a macro for using a C axis drag knife.  Why question is if you are cutting a start shape.  All the video's I've seen show cutting profiles like an ellipse or arc.  What happens when you cut straight lines at different angles.  Will the C axis align with the cut for each line of a star.  Tool up over down, cut line, up rotate down cut line etc etc.

Any information on this would be great.

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Promote and discuss your product / Re: Learn the truth about BobCAD-CAM
« on: May 25, 2012, 05:42:28 PM »
http://www.bobcad.com/articles/bobcad-cam-version-25-is-officially-released.html


The new version 25 BobCAD-CAM software has many added features to speed and simplify the programming process. We also added many powerful new Toolpath & CAD options. I wanted this community to know what we have come up with and I am looking for your feed back. I know the best of the best are on this forum and I value your opinions.

http://youtu.be/9o1BQTzGvGo

New Features
CAD
Preview
UCS Generation
Stretch
Unwrap
Stock Wizard
Rectangular
Cylindrical
Wireframe
Solid Model
STL File
Tools
Arbors
Holders
Cribs
Material Database
Multiple Machine Setups
2D Tool Paths
Facing Cycle
Pick Top
Pick Bottom
Surface Picking
Loop
Constant Z
3D Tool Paths
Adaptive roughing
Automatic flatlands
Advanced Simulation
64 Bit Version
Multi Core Processing


http://www.bobcad.com/demoall

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Promote and discuss your product / Re: Learn the truth about BobCAD-CAM
« on: May 04, 2012, 06:37:12 PM »

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Here is a quick video walking through the steps.

http://screencast.com/t/4KbaUj2GFx0


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