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G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions / Re: Sorry to ask, but what CAD/CAM packages are recommended for a newbie?
« on: August 10, 2016, 01:31:02 PM »
I'm using BOB-CAD/CAM. I have the 3 Axis Standard, 3 Axis Pro and 4 Axis Standard (indexed milling, no continuous rotation) modules enabled. Usually this package is around $5000 but I was able to "sweet-talk" the salesman with a statement that this is strictly for hobby use and got quite a deal. $695 for the modules listed. I also got Preditor Standard (a g-code editor, but standard is very much like Windows Notepad - Pro adds a lot more functionality) added in for free. Now I'm not sure how well they would receive being inundated with similar requests, but I love this software! If I were to go into business as a mill shop I'd definitely invest in the full price for any features I'd need, including the 4 axis Pro.
The approval for this price had to go to the owner for acceptance so your mileage may vary if you decide to try this for yourself.
Stephen "Highspeed" Kruse
The approval for this price had to go to the owner for acceptance so your mileage may vary if you decide to try this for yourself.
Stephen "Highspeed" Kruse